Chelsea’s Big Summer Transfer Gambit: Garnacho, Gittens, and the Nkunku Situation
This transfer window, Chelsea are not holding back. The club is making headlines with high-stakes targets and complicated negotiations, signaling that Stamford Bridge could see more upheaval in the coming weeks. The big story? Chelsea transfers are center stage as the Blues chase young talent and try to solve glaring problems in their attack.
Let’s start with Alejandro Garnacho—the 19-year-old Argentina international who’s stirred up plenty of excitement. After bagging 11 goals and 9 assists last season at Manchester United, Garnacho’s direct style and creativity have caught eyes far beyond Old Trafford. Manchester United, of course, know exactly what they’ve got. They didn’t bother being subtle and slapped a £70 million price tag on him. But Chelsea’s interest isn’t just talk; sources say Garnacho himself is open to a move down south, possibly drawn by the promise of regular minutes and a fresh challenge.
But cash isn’t the only currency in play here; Chelsea are reportedly considering a swap deal for Garnacho involving Christopher Nkunku. The Frenchman just hasn’t hit the ground running in London. Between fitness struggles and inconsistent form, Nkunku’s future is hanging by a thread. Manchester United are keeping a close watch. A direct swap could help both clubs—United get a technically gifted forward valued at the top level, while Chelsea gain the dynamic winger they’ve lacked on the left.
Chasing Gittens and Rethinking the Attack
Chelsea’s interest doesn’t end with the Premier League. Over in Germany, Jamie Gittens has made a name for himself at Borussia Dortmund despite his young age. Quick, tricky, and fearless running at defenders, Gittens offers Chelsea a new dimension—someone who could actually fill the void left by their decision not to bring Jadon Sancho on board for a permanent stint. Negotiations with Dortmund are ongoing. Chelsea’s technical team sees Gittens as a long-term project, but one who could pick up minutes right away. It’s clear the club is targeting explosive, youthful wingers to reshape their system.
The focus on these players isn’t random. Chelsea’s main problem last season? Finding consistent production from the left flank. With the likes of Raheem Sterling coming in and out of form, and no permanent solution since Eden Hazard’s departure, the club needs someone with both spark and stats. Garnacho ticks those boxes, and so does Gittens, at least in potential.
Meanwhile, Andrey Santos, a promising midfielder, is feeling the heat. Despite big hopes when he signed, he’s barely made a dent in the lineup and didn’t log a single minute in the Club World Cup. That’s led to plenty of whispers—could he be next out the exit door? So far, no official offers have landed, but his situation is yet another subplot in Chelsea’s massive summer overhaul.
With financial rules always looming, Chelsea look determined to use every tool in their kit: player swaps to avoid huge transfer fees, bets on rising stars, and hard calls on those who haven’t delivered. There’s still plenty of time left in the window, but one thing’s for sure—Chelsea’s attacking squad could look very different when the new season starts.
