Chelsea’s pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho has reached a critical stage, with Manchester United reportedly setting a Friday deadline for a formal bid. United want sufficient time to secure a replacement should the Argentine winger leave before the transfer window closes on Monday. Garnacho, a product of United’s academy, has emerged as a key player but is said to be open to a move to Stamford Bridge. Napoli are also interested, but the 19-year-old reportedly prefers to remain in the Premier League, making Chelsea the frontrunners if they meet the asking price. United are demanding £70m for the winger, a figure Chelsea may struggle to justify given their existing options in attack, including Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, and Mykhailo Mudryk. With limited time to negotiate, a deal looks increasingly unlikely unless Chelsea decide Garnacho represents a significant upgrade.