The 21-year-old Alejandro Gamacho was reportedly frustrated by the limited playing time he got in the UEFA Europa League final against Tottenham in May 2025. Later it was revealed in a report that Gamacho was told
by Ruben Amorim that he was free to leave Old Trafford. This transfer saga was corroborated by Garnacho’s exclusion from Manchester United’s pre-season tour of the USA and his subsequent training away from the first team. Reports claim that many teams such as Napoli, Aston Villa, and Al Nassr appeared interested in having him, but Gamacho reportedly prioritised a move to Stamford Bridge.
In a new development in the transfer episode of Alejandro Gamacho, it is said that Chelsea Football Club has taken an essential step toward bolstering its attacking options by reportedly agreeing personal terms with him. Reports claim that the Argentinian winger has been a target for the Blues since July and negotiations over a transfer fee with Manchester United are set to follow. Reportedly, Chelsea is also targeting RB Leipzig’s attacking midfielder Xavi Simons, signaling an ambitious double swoop as they prepare for the 2025-26 Premier League season. “CFC pursue both Gamacho and Xavi Simons, as revealed,” says international football journalist Fabrizio Romano in his X post.
Alejandro Gamacho has 144 appearances for Manchester United; scoring 26 goals
The breakthrough in Alejandro Gamacho’s transfer is a pivotal moment, since his reported fallout with Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim. Garnacho, who joined United’s academy from Atletico Madrid in 2020, has made 144 senior appearances for the club, scoring 26 goals and registering 21 assists. While personal terms with Garnacho are finalised, it is speculated that the transfer lingers on Chelsea and Manchester United agreeing on a fee.
United have set a reported asking price of around £50 million. Reports however say that Chelsea are reportedly reluctant to meet this valuation, aiming to negotiate a deal closer to £30-40 million, reportedly leveraging United’s need to sell.
In parallel, Chelsea negotiations with Leipzig to sign Xavi Simons have advanced, with the player reportedly keen on a move to Stamford Bridge. Personal terms with Simons are broadly agreed, but the clubs have yet to settle on a transfer fee, with Leipzig reportedly valuing him around £56 million. Reports claim that Chelsea are hopeful of securing a lower fee, given Leipzig’s failure to qualify for European football this season.
It is said that Simon’s presence might complement Chelsea's existing attacking options, including Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, and Jamie Gittens. Experts claim that if both Gamacho and Simons play for the Blues, then they can compete for roles on the left wing or in central attacking positions, offering Enzo Maresca tactical flexibility.