Chelsea, Manchester United Weigh Up Garnacho, Nkunku Swap Deal

Chelsea and Manchester United are exploring the possibility of an informal swap involving Christopher Nkunku and Alejandro Garnacho this summer, with both players wanting to leave their current clubs. Although the clubs have not held direct talks and a formal swap deal is not expected, separate transfers sending the players in opposite directions could solve issues for both teams. Garnacho has been told by United coach Ruben Amorim to seek a new club, while Nkunku is eager to leave Chelsea after failing to secure a regular starting position. Chelsea also remain interested in Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens as they look to strengthen their wing options, especially considering potential bans and departures affecting their squad. The involvement of Manchester United's recruitment director Christopher Vivell, who has a connection with Nkunku, may facilitate the deal. Discussions continue amidst the complexity of such arrangements, which would be treated as individual transactions for accounting purposes rather than a simple player swap.