Revealed: Chelsea are weighing up a move for Alejandro Garnacho as he looks for an Old Trafford escape route – while Blues forward could head in the opposite direction

Chelsea are considering a summer swoop for Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, who are in turn looking at a potential move for Christopher Nkunku. 

Nkunku is not seen as a priority for United currently but rather an option. 

Garnacho has been on Chelsea’s winger shortlist since January, when they were tempted to try for the 20-year-old Argentinian. 

It was noted at the time that they could hold an advantage over rival clubs if they revisited the transfer this summer. 

However, there could be concerns over his character, given his history of United fallouts. 

That has included this week when he sparked headlines by uploading a picture of himself wearing an Aston Villa shirt bearing Marcus Rashford’s name on the back while holidaying. 

Garnacho has been on Chelsea’s winger shortlist since January, while United consider Nkunku as an option

Garnacho sparked headlines this week after wearing an Aston Villa shirt bearing Marcus Rashford’s name on the back while holidaying

Chelsea also retain an heavy interest in Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens, though have struggled to find a breakthrough thus far. 

Chelsea bid £42million for Gittens in FIFA’s initial transfer window which was open before the Club World Cup. 

Dortmund turned that down as they have maintained they want £50m with Bayern Munich now said to have entered the race for the 20-year-old Englishman.