Chelsea still wants to sign a contract with Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho, but their hope depends on selling two current strikers.
The Blues entered the new season with a confident mood after impressive achievements last season. Returning to the Champions League and winning the Conference League and Club World Cup to help this team confidently challenge titles in the 2025/26 season.
Chelsea was active in the transfer market this summer, they brought to Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens. Young Brazilian talent, Estevao Willian also received attention, but coach Enzo Maresca still wants additional addition.
Alejandro Garnacho is the goal of Chelsea. |
Chelsea has long admired Garnacho, who was considered by Ruben Amorim to be redundant in MU. The Argentine player was forced to practice separately recently, he was hoping to move to Stamford Bridge in the near future.
Chelsea also negotiated with RB Leipzig about Simons, and this player is said to want to move to West London. Bayern Munich is also said to be interested in the Dutch player, but currently prioritizing signing a contract with Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku.
According to Sky Sports, if Nkunku left, along with Nicolas Jackson and Tyrique George, Chelsea would be able to recruit both Garnacho and Simons. The Blues are currently preparing for the opening match of 2025/26, the match they will receive Crystal Palace at home.