Report: Chelsea expected to bid for £80m player compared to Rodrygo before transfer deadline

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Chelsea are looking to make at least one new signing before the transfer window closes on Monday night – while there could also be several outgoings.

TBR Football understand Aston Villa believe they can sign Joao Felix from the Blues – while the Villans are also holding talks with Chelsea about a deal for Axel Disasi.

Furthermore, Christopher Nkunku is free to leave Stamford Bridge – with Bayern Munich keen on the France international.

Sources have also told TBR Football that Chelsea like Mathys Tel – although the Bayern Munich No.39 is unsure about a move to Stamford Bridge despite wanting to leave Bavaria.

In the meantime, Chelsea are looking to bolster the squad for Enzo Maresca after slipping down to sixth in the Premier League – and a fresh bid is now expected to be made for Manchester United No.17 Alejandro Garnacho in the coming hours.

Chelsea expected to make new Alejandro Garnacho offer

A story from L’Equipe now states that Chelsea are set to submit a new bid for the Argentina international as we approach the transfer deadline.

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The French news outlet believe Chelsea and Manchester United have been locked in talks over Garnacho across the last few days, as the Red Devils are demanding £80m to sell the South American.

Despite that lofty valuation, L’Equipe claim Chelsea will make a new attempt to secure the 20-year-old’s signature, although Napoli are also keen to sign him after losing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG.

Garnacho – who FBref liken to Real Madrid No.11 Rodrygo in terms of data – has scored eight goals and provided five assists in 34 appearances across all competitions so far this season.

Napoli already have eyes on Alejandro Garnacho alternative in Karim Adeyemi

Despite securing £55m for Kvaratskhelia this month, Napoli are understood to be put off by Manchester United’s £80m asking price for Garnacho.

TBR Football have been told Napoli are now looking to sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund – which represents a positive for Chelsea in isolation – although we understand Garnacho would prefer a return to Spain if he does leave Old Trafford.

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