Chelsea’s Late Transfer Push: Garnacho and Tel Deals Gain Momentum

Chelsea has received a significant boost in their pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho, as Napoli—one of their main competitors for the Manchester United winger—appears to be shifting focus elsewhere. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Belgian club Anderlecht is expecting winger Francis Amuza to leave, with Napoli considered favorites to secure his signature. If the Italian club finalizes the deal, their interest in Garnacho could diminish, leaving Chelsea with a clearer path to sign the Argentine talent.

With the January transfer window nearing its conclusion, Chelsea is still eager to strengthen their wide options. Despite heavy summer spending, the Blues see Garnacho as a potential game-changer, similar to how Cole Palmer thrived after his move from Manchester City. Reports suggest that a £60 million bid could be enough to tempt Manchester United into a sale, but waiting until the summer might make the deal more difficult, as Garnacho continues to establish himself under new United boss Ruben Amorim.

Meanwhile, Chelsea is also exploring a potential move for Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel. Reports from L’Equipe indicate that Bayern has previously considered Christopher Nkunku as a transfer target, raising speculation that a swap deal could be an option. Nkunku, who has struggled for minutes at Stamford Bridge since his arrival from RB Leipzig, might welcome a return to the Bundesliga, making a player-plus-cash deal for Tel a realistic possibility.

Chelsea remains active in the final stretch of the transfer window, looking to reinforce their attack before the deadline on Monday. While Garnacho and Tel are both on their radar, the club must act swiftly to finalize any potential deals before other suitors re-enter the race.