Chelsea have reportedly made a drastic decision on Alejandro Garnacho after his performance in their 1-0 loss to his former club, Manchester United, on Saturday night. The Blues are slipping toward one of their worst Premier League campaigns in recent memory, having now lost their last four league matches without scoring a single goal.
If current supercomputer projections prove true, Liam Rosenior is set to guide a billion-pound squad to an eighth-place finish, meaning they would miss out on Champions League football and could even struggle to secure any form of European qualification at all. It marks quite the steep drop-off from the momentum built during Enzo Maresca’s time in charge, which saw Stamford Bridge usher in a Club World Cup in his only full season.
From the outside looking in, it appears Todd Boehly’s decision to fast-track Maresca’s replacement may have backfired. But, judging by Garnacho’s performances, it’s not only in the managerial market that Chelsea’s impulsive hierarchy may have rushed into an ill-informed decision.
Chelsea Make Drastic Decision on Garnacho’s Future
According to talkSPORT, Chelsea are open to selling Garnacho, despite him joining the club for £40 million less than a year ago. This stance represents an astonishing fall from grace for the latest winger brought into a squad already brimming with underperforming talent, with a growing sense that his quality isn’t high enough to justify a long-term future in west London.
The Argentinian arrived in the capital from Manchester United in August 2025, where he had shown plenty of promise but was deemed unsuitable for then-manager Ruben Amorim’s rigid tactical structure. Since the move, however, the 21-year-old has struggled to live up to his price tag.
Reflecting on Enzo Maresca’s signings during his time at Chelsea might indicate why his relationship with the hierarchy has broken down.
Although he has eight goals and four assists across all competitions for the Blues this term, only five of those goal contributions have come in the Premier League. Additionally, four of his goals came in FA Cup and League Cup fixtures against Wrexham, Port Vale, and Cardiff City – all sides playing in lower divisions than Chelsea.
His Worrying Performance against Man United
Luke Shaw and Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea’s brutal stance on Garnacho comes just days after he struggled against his former employers in a 1-0 defeat on Saturday. He began the contest on the bench but was forced on in the 16th minute after Estevao went down with a hamstring injury, setting the wheels in motion for a stark contrast between two wingers – one clearly much more talented than the other.
The irony was that, as he came off the bench, the boos from United supporters were drowned out by a loud cheer from the home end. In the end, though, his cameo left a lot to be desired. Across 74 minutes, the winger saw all three of his shots blocked, failed to find a teammate with either of his two cross attempts, and lost possession 15 times.
For someone who forced a move away from Old Trafford in the genuine belief that his level had outgrown that of the Red Devils, one would have surely expected more from Garnacho this season. Instead, he goes down as one of the biggest missteps of the Boehly regime so far – and that’s saying a lot.
Manchester City have reportedly made a £120 million bid to sign a Manchester United target ahead of the summer transfer window, according to David Ornstein.
City are preparing to enter a new era after Pep Guardiola left the club following the conclusion of the 2025/2026 season. It’s certainly an interesting period for the Manchester club, who are so used to having Guardiola in charge.
GIVEMESPORT understands that Enzo Maresca is set to take charge of Man City, although they are yet to officially confirm his appointment.
Some clubs will be looking to get some business out of the way before the World Cup, when players’ prices often rise after strong tournaments.
It now appears that Man City are looking to do just that.
Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign the midfielder at the end of this month
Man City Bid £120m for Midfielder
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Manchester City have submitted a verbal proposal to Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson. The deal is believed to be over £120 million, but Forest wants a British record fee guaranteed, not after bonuses.
Anderson is also a target for Manchester United, but it remains to be seen whether they will make an offer.
The Nottingham Forest midfielder is currently away with England ahead of the World Cup as they prepare for their first game against Croatia next week.
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Man City Aren’t Messing Around
Elliot Anderson waves to the Nottingham Forest fans
It’s certainly a huge move for Man City to offer such a big fee for Anderson, and it remains to be seen whether United will now enter the race concretely.
It’s also a brave move from Forest to reject such an offer, but it’s admirable that they are willing to stick to their guns and wait for their desired fee.
Forest clearly know that a strong World Cup for Anderson, who has a big chance of starting for England, could see his value go through the roof, so they are happy to play the waiting game.
The Midlands club will certainly be hoping that United now submit their own offer, meaning they can drive the price up for Anderson.
With the 2026 World Cup nearly upon us, perhaps the biggest story so far has been around the treatment of players, staff and fans coming into North America. Mexico, Canada and the United States are co-hosts, but the latter nation has not been particularly welcoming.
A number of stories have broken in the last week, detailing issues for those arriving in the US. Most notably, top African referee Omar Artan was interrogated for 11 hours, held in a cell, and then sent home due to vetting concerns. He will no longer be able to officiate at the tournament.
It seems as though there is no end to these issues, with football legend and Uzbekistan manager Fabio Cannavaro the latest to suffer at the hands of the overzealous US security.
Fabio Cannavaro Questions Treatment of Uzbekistan Stars
Cannavaro won the 2006 World Cup as Italy captain, making him one of the greatest centre-backs of the modern era. He won the Ballon d’Or on the back of that success, becoming just the second defender to win the prize, after German icon Franz Beckenbauer (in 1972 and 1976).
The Italian, now 52, took charge of Uzbekistan in 2025 and will lead the country at their debut World Cup appearance. However, upon arriving in New York for their pre-tournament friendly match against the Netherlands on 8 June, his squad were met with a rather distrustful security team.
Footage quickly went viral as the Uzbekistan stars and their football legend manager were treated like criminals, as they underwent drug-sniffing dog and metal detector checks. Speaking to CGTN Sports Scene, Cannavaro has now called out the incident, noting:
“They said to me it’s the rules, but in the end the check was only for us.”
Senegal Squad Also Treated With Suspicion Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Cannavaro appeared to think that only his team were treated poorly in New York but more footage has since emerged of the Senegal being subjected to a thorough search on airport tarmac upon their arrival in the US.
The African team are based at Rutgers University in New Jersey, and it seems as though security were just as unsure about the Lions of Teranga, with midfielder Pathe Ciss, who plays his club football in Spain with Rayo Vallecano, seen having the soles of his feet scanned by a handheld metal detector.
The wary treatment of these athletes has certainly left a bad taste in the mouth for many football fans, with some questioning the wisdom of handing the United States hosting rights when their president, Donald Trump, seems so unhappy to have the world arrive at his doorstep.
Aston Villa are preparing for a busy summer transfer window after they secured qualification for the Champions League.
It was a phenomenal 2025/2026 season for Unai Emery’s side, who qualified for the Champions League while also winning the Europa League.
Qualifying for Europe’s elite club competition will allow Villa to shop in a different market when it comes to new additions this summer.
Emery’s side won’t want to stand still despite their impressive campaign, and with players being linked with departures, it could be a busy transfer window.
Romano: Aston Villa Eyeing Goalkeeper
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Zion Suzuki is among a list of three goalkeepers that Aston Villa are interested in ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Midlands club are reportedly eyeing the Parma goalkeeper, due to talks between Emi Martinez and Juventus.
