Alejandro Garnacho and Enzo Fernandez have hit the headlines (Image: Getty)
are expected to be busy in the final two weeks of the January transfer window. All eyes remain on whether the Blues land a blockbuster deal for , which would subsequently trigger deals at and across the .
’s side have faltered in their top-flight title push, falling to fourth in the table. The Italian’s options, particularly in defence and attack, could benefit from strengthening over the coming weeks.
Express Sport brings you the latest transfer news.
Garnacho makes decision
have been battling with Napoli to land forward Alejandro Garnacho this month. According to reports in Argentina, the 20-year-old has now decided which of the two interested clubs he would prefer to join.
claim that Garnacho would prefer to remain in the , which suggests he would be more open to joining . The Blues are said to be keen to strengthen the left side of their attack.
United have reportedly lowered their asking price for Garnacho in a desperate attempt to raise funds for ’s own transfer business. While it was once claimed that the Red Devils wanted £60m, Sky Italia report that price tag has now been brought down to £55m. United need to sell before they can spend the figures needed to complete Amorim’s overhaul.
Alejandro Garnacho reportedly favours a move to Chelsea from Man Utd (Image: Getty)
Fernandez swap deal
Real Madrid are reportedly lining up an audacious swap deal for Enzo Fernandez. Los Blancos continue to piece together a Galacticos 2.0 and Fernandez is said to be of interest.
According to Spanish publication , Real are willing to offer Aurelien Tchouameni to the west Londoners in a bid to seal captain Fernandez. It seems extremely unlikely that the Blues would accept such a proposal given they only signed the Argentina international in 2023, and at a hefty £107m cost.
move hijacked
could potentially hijack ’s move for striker Benjamin Sesko. Reports claim that the Blues are preparing to ‘accelerate’ their interest in the RB Leipzig star.
Maresca needs an elite forward and Nicolas Jackson’s inconsistency has been a source of frustration for supporters. A deal for Sesko, who is reportedly valued at £67m, would see miss out on a target they eyed in the summer and have reportedly continued to monitor.
According to the , want to move forward with a deal for Sesko, 21, and accelerate their plans to sign a new forward, which was initially scheduled for the summer.