Alejandro Garnacho: Aston Villa, Chelsea deal ‘now in jeopardy’ as club ‘losing patience’ for one key reason

Alejandro Garnacho's potential permanent transfer to Aston Villa from Chelsea is reportedly in jeopardy due to his severe lack of playing time. The 22-year-old winger joined Villa on a loan deal that includes a conditional £43m obligation to buy based on appearances, but parent club Chelsea are growing frustrated as he struggles to get onto the pitch.

Garnacho has played just 42 minutes across four substitute appearances this season and was left out of Villa's recent matchday squad entirely. Villa manager Unai Emery stated that other players are currently ahead of Garnacho following a disrupted pre-season, raising Chelsea's concerns over potential financial risk if the clause is not triggered.