Chelsea have made it clear that they will not overpay in their bid to sign Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho, according to the Telegraph.
The Blues have been very busy this summer, significantly strengthening Enzo Maresca’s squad as they prepare to challenge on multiple fronts this season.
New signings Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have already hit the ground running, while Jamie Gittens and Estevao Willian have given fans plenty to look forward to.
The Blues want to bolster their attacking options even further and are targeting a left winger and an attacking midfielder.
Garnacho has been identified as the ideal target to bolster the left wing, but negotiations with United have stalled with both sides ‘some distance apart’ on his valuation.
Chelsea have not submitted any official bids yet, but they are expected to do so in the coming weeks.
However, they know that United are desperate to sell Garnacho and are looking to take advantage of the situation by agreeing a cut-price deal.
Chelsea value Garnacho, who is on a £50,000 per week salary, at no more than £30 million. But United want significantly more if they’re to cash in on their academy graduate this summer.
The Argentine international has attracted interest from clubs abroad, but he has made it clear that he only wants to join Chelsea, which strengthens their negotiating position.
Chelsea have no problems playing the waiting game and will only table an offer if United are willing to be more amenable to their terms.
United want to sign a midfielder and are eyeing a big-money move for Brighton & Hove Albion star Carlos Baleba, but they can’t move forward in that pursuit without first making sales.
Meanwhile, the Blues are also in talks to sign RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons.
Chelsea are also reluctant to meet Leipzig’s demands and are waiting until closer to the end of the transfer window before turning up the heat.
