There is still transfer business to be done around London this summer
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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have both faced a major task this summer as the two clubs look to push on from trophy success last season.
The Blues ended the 2024/25 season in the perfect fashion, picking up both the Conference League and the Club World Cup trophies as Enzo Maresca experienced international glory in a debut season which had already seen his side qualify for the Champions League.
For Spurs, winning the Europa League was even more profound - as the north London outfit ended a 17-year trophy drought by beating none other than Manchester United in the European final.
After such glory, the only way is forwards to avoid becoming complacent in the belief that equal success will follow. Both London giants have already secured major transfer targets in the summer window and may yet do battle for the signature of another top player, who has recently come on the radar of both clubs.
Chelsea and Tottenham interested in Alejandro Garnacho
One of the players to watch in the transfer window ever since his outburst against his own manager following the Europa League final, the future of Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has yet to become any clearer and both Chelsea and Tottenham may look to profit from this.
Garnacho is a part of United’s infamous ‘bomb squad’ who head coach Ruben Amorim is desperate to sell this summer and as we get further into the window, United’s desperation is only increasing. According to reports by The Telegraph, Garnacho may be available for a cut-price £40million transfer, a far cry from the Red Devils’ reported initial valuation of around £60m-£70m. Chelsea, Spurs and Aston Villa are thought to be “monitoring the situation” of the 21-year-old.
The Telegraph’s report continues that Garnacho’s position at Old Trafford is becoming increasingly “untenable” and the club are under immense pressure to sell the Argentine along with Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia. If one or two of the quartet are not sold on permanent deals, United may not be able to fund further improvements to the squad - and the report suggests that Garnacho may be the safest bet to get a sizeable transfer fee.
Where would Garnacho fit in at Chelsea or Spurs?
Both Chelsea and Spurs appear to already have a wealth of options to play out wide, but this could be a rare opportunity to sign a top talent from a Premier League rival for a relatively low price.
The eight-cap Argentina international only just turned 21 in early July, while it is worth noting that Garnacho’s exile from United seems to directly relate to a fall-out with the manager rather than any doubts over his quality or potential. The Red Devils’ board have stuck by Amorim strongly in their eagerness to dispose of a young player who was regarded as a major part of the club’s future just 12 months ago.
Following the sale of Noni Madueke, Chelsea could feel there is a spot for Garnacho to compete with Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens and Estevao for a place out wide. While Spurs boast the likes of Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson, Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski competing for a starting role in new boss Thomas Frank’s side. Both clubs may feel Garnacho could bring something new to their squad and preventing their bitter London rival from completing his signing could just be the cherry on top.