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Alejandro Garnacho offered new escape route as £43m blow dents Man United scheme

Alejandro Garnacho's future hasn't gone in the trajectory he would've liked after forcing a move away from Manchester United

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 9:35 AM
Alejandro Garnacho offered new escape route as £43m blow dents Man United scheme
Key Things to Know
  • Alejandro Garnacho is on a season-long loan at Aston Villa with a £43 million buyout option from Chelsea.
  • Manchester United could miss out on a £300,000 sell-on windfall if Aston Villa declines to sign Garnacho permanently.
  • La Liga clubs are reportedly monitoring Garnacho's situation if his permanent transfer to Villa collapses.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly being monitored by La Liga clubs amid a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa from Chelsea. The temporary arrangement includes a £43 million buyout option, but Villa currently looks unlikely to trigger the clause after the 22-year-old winger was limited to just 31 minutes of action under manager Unai Emery.

Manchester United holds a 10 percent sell-on clause on any profit Chelsea makes beyond their initial £40 million fee, which would yield roughly £300,000 if the buyout is activated. However, with Garnacho struggling for playing time, he could return to Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso if Villa opts against a permanent transfer.

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