Manchester United are closely watching the situation of Alejandro Garnacho, a Chelsea winger, after Aston Villa expressed interest in the player.
Aston Villa's interest in Garnacho emerged during negotiations with Chelsea over Morgan Rogers, a £117 million deal that was finalized yesterday.
Garnacho has struggled since joining Chelsea from Manchester, scoring only one goal in the Premier League last season.
Chelsea are intent on selling Garnacho this summer, with a sell-on clause worth 10% included in the £40 million deal. This clause will apply to any fee Chelsea receive for the 22-year-old winger.
AS Roma are currently frontrunners to sign Garnacho, having submitted a loan proposal worth 5 million euros with an option to buy set at 35 million.
However, Chelsea are prioritizing a permanent departure for Garnacho, and are not prepared to sanction a loan deal. There is also interest from the Saudi Pro League, which could be an attractive option for Chelsea.
Aston Villa's interest in Garnacho is not yet concrete, but the player would be open to a move to Villa Park if the opportunity develops.
Villa have the financial firepower to sign Garnacho after selling Morgan Rogers to Chelsea, and the prospect of regular football under Unai Emery could appeal to the Argentine winger.
Manchester United will be keenly watching the situation, as they will be entitled to a slice of the transfer fee if Garnacho leaves Chelsea.
The Red Devils will not care where Garnacho ends up, as long as it is not at Chelsea, and they can benefit from the sell-on clause.
The situation is still developing, with Garnacho's future at Chelsea uncertain.
As the summer transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen where Garnacho will end up, but one thing is certain – Chelsea are intent on selling the Argentine winger.
Source: Yahoo Sports