Blues might signal Nico Williams over Alejandro Garnacho

Blues might signal Nico Williams over Alejandro Garnacho

Chelsea’s pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho may very well be a last-minute scramble late into the winter window – however the membership have a contingency plan in place ought to the Blues fail to safe a Manchester United winger earlier than the switch deadline, in keeping with stories.

The Argentine ahead might nonetheless depart Outdated Trafford earlier than February 3, when the window closes, with the membership keen to promote him for the best value. Garnacho is reportedly attracting curiosity from a number of golf equipment, however essentially the most distinguished are Chelsea and Napoli.

The golf equipment are within the race for the 20-year-old, although the Serie A membership has been the extra proactive of the 2. Sky Sports activities stories that whereas Chelsea hasn’t but opened formal talks with United however that casual discussions started earlier than the window even opened.

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Earlier retailers prompt Garnacho was prioritising a transfer to Napoli, however now it’s believed that he’s leaning towards staying within the Premier League.

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The Every day Mail confirmed that Chelsea’s pursuit of Garnacho might drag on till the ultimate days – even hours – of the switch window. As such, the Blues are reportedly contemplating different choices, although not all of them are wingers. As a substitute of the younger United participant, potential targets embrace Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens, Nico Williams from Athletic Membership, Ipswich striker Liam Delap, and Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel, who just lately modified his thoughts about staying together with his present membership.

Nevertheless, Gittens, Williams, and Delap are unlikely to be accessible till the summer season, and Tel, in keeping with current stories from Germany, has issues about becoming a member of Chelsea. He feels that he might miss out on common first-team soccer, simply as he has been at Bayern Munich.

This leaves Chelsea with the choice of trying internally for an answer. In the event that they fail to safe a winger this month, Enzo Maresca is anticipated to offer extra taking part in time to 18-year-old Tyrique George, who was just lately promoted to the primary group.