Chelsea consider £60m bid after agreeing Alejandro Garnacho transfer from Manchester United
Alejandro Garnacho is set to join Chelsea from Manchester United (Picture: Getty)
Chelsea are weighing up a late offer for Xavi Simons after finally agreeing a deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.
After weeks of talks, Chelsea have reached a compromise with the Red Devils to sign Garnacho in a deal worth £40m.
Manchester United were initially demanding £50m for the Argentina international, while Chelsea’s opening offer was believed to be worth half that amount.
The Premier League clubs have agreed to meet in the middle, with Garnacho expected to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge on Friday.
The plan then is for Garnacho to be unveiled to Chelsea supporters on Saturday ahead of the west London derby against Fulham.
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The Blues are now considering an offer for Netherlands international Simons, who is closing in on a move to London rivals Tottenham.
Chelsea were believed to be the frontunners to sign Simons from RB Leipzig and have already agreed a deal with the Dutchman.
GRONINGEN, NETHERLANDS – JUNE 10: Xavi Simons of Netherlands looks on during the UEFA World Cup Qualification match between Netherlands and Malta at Euroborg Stadion on June 10, 2025 in Groningen, Netherlands. (Photo by Pieter van der Woude/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
But Chelsea are waiting for outgoings before sanctioning a move for Simons, giving Spurs a head start in transfer negotiations.
Tottenham are close to agreeing a deal with Leipzig after submitting an offer worth £60m.
While Simons was pushing to join Chelsea, he is believed to be equally excited about a move to Spurs.
But while a deal is yet to be struck Chelsea still have hope of beating Tottenham to the transfer and the Blues will consider matching Tottenham’s offer after wrapping up a deal for Garnacho.
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