Chelsea Secure Garnacho in £40M Deal as Nkunku Nears Milan Switch in Summer Transfer Shake-Up

Chelsea have made a splash in the summer transfer market with a huge double swoop. The London club have agreed on a £40 million transfer to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, one of the largest transfers of a homegrown graduate in United's history. The deal includes a 10% sell-on clause, and Garnacho will have a medical in London before signing a long-term contract until 2032.

Garnacho, 21, was excluded from United's first-team pre-season training and had been training separately with other out-of-favour players. The Argentine winger had interested other clubs but was adamant on a Chelsea switch since he wished to begin anew under fresh management. His departure follows fall-outs with United manager Ruben Amorim, particularly after being omitted from the Europa League final.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are also preparing themselves for the loss of Christopher Nkunku, who is reportedly close to sealing a move to AC Milan. Nkunku's departure would further reshape Chelsea's attacking unit, which has already been strengthened by the arrivals of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Estevao, and Jamie Gittens this summer.

After spending over £250 million in the present window, Chelsea's aggressive recruitment push signals an ambitious new era under boss Enzo Maresca. The club is trying to remodel its squad with dynamic young players capable of competing at the very highest level.

With Garnacho poised to don the blue shirt, fans await news of Nkunku's Milan switch, another high-profile move in European football's transfer market.