Man United have 'held talks' with £43m Chelsea star amid Blues' interest in Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho has been told by Man United to seek a move away this summer after falling out of favour with Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United’s summer has been decent so far, with the club signing both Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. However, they will likely need to sell some players before they can do more transfer business.
Alejandro Garnacho is one name that United are expected to sell, with reported interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea. The winger reportedly wants a move that will see him stay in England, despite previous links to Serie A side Napoli.
Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with signing the 20-year-old in recent weeks, but Chelsea still appear to be the most keen. With Garnacho wanting a Premier League move, it seems a fairly likely deal, especially considering that United are interested in a Blues player.
Man United ‘held talks’ with Nicolas Jackson
One surprising name that has been linked with a move to United this summer is striker Nicolas Jackson, who has fallen out of favour at Chelsea after the Blues signed both Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
Jackson had a good season in the Premier League last year. He netted 10 goals and provided five assists for Enzo Maresca’s side, but despite that, has been linked with leaving Stamford Bridge, with United one of the potential suitors for the 24-year-old.
According to BBC Sport Journalist Nizaar Kinsella, Man United have ‘held talks’ with Nicolas Jackson’s agent over a potential move. He said that a lot needs to happen in terms of outgoings for United before any deal for Jackson could be done.
🚨Manchester United have held talks with Nicolas Jackson's representative Ali Barat over a potential move. A lot needs to happen in terms of outgoings for United but one that could happen in the right circumstances. Worth noting Chelsea have long-term interest in Garnacho. pic.twitter.com/SZhRHjMKoE
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) July 20, 2025
Jackson has an estimated market value of around £43m, which is a similar value to how United have priced Garnacho. It raises the question of whether a swap deal could be completed, which would see the Argentine move to Chelsea, and Jackson come to Old Trafford.
Man United could also sign fellow Chelsea star
Jackson isn’t the only Chelsea player that Man United have been linked to in recent months. The Red Devils have also had a reported interest in signing Christopher Nkunku from the Blues, with the French attacker likely set to leave this summer.
Bayern Munich have also been linked to Nkunku, but if he wanted to remain in the Premier League, Man United could be the most likely location. Last season, Nkunku made 48 appearances for Maresca’s side, scoring 15 goals and providing five assists.
He was productive for the Blues, but mainly in Maresca’s second team in competitions such as the Europa Conference League and the English domestic cups. He has a lower market value of just £30m, and so could be a potentially cheaper option for Man United compared to Jackson. He is also more of a versatile player, who could rotate into one of the number 10 roles that Amorim likes to play behind a number nine.