Garnacho could be sold but not loaned out
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Chelsea will not accept loan offers for Alejandro Garnacho but are open to a permanent sale this summer.
The 22-year-old winger, who signed from Manchester United for £40m last summer, has struggled since moving to Stamford Bridge and scored only once in the Premier League last season.
Roma are among the clubs linked with a loan move, but Chelsea would consider only a permanent sale. Having failed to qualify for Europe last season, they are looking to trim their squad.
It remains unclear what new manager Xabi Alonso's view of Garnacho is, but it is understood he is playing a significant role in transfer policy alongside the club's hierarchy.
Meanwhile, Trevoh Chalobah continues to attract interest from clubs in Italy, notably Como and Inter Milan.
Como, who qualified for the Champions League and are managed by Cesc Fabregas, are expected to make an improved offer this week. Chelsea are seeking £30m, plus a further £5m in add-ons.
As for potential arrivals, Sunderland insist Granit Xhaka is not for sale and remains committed to the Wearside club despite Chelsea exploring a reunion with Alonso, who managed the Switzerland midfielder at Bayer Leverkusen.
Chelsea are targeting Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria, but despite the 28-year-old's desire to move, talks have proved difficult because the Spanish club are insisting his full release clause is met.
Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix and Como's Jacobo Ramon are among the centre-backs being considered as Chelsea look to strengthen a key area of the squad, as well as add a midfielder and a versatile forward.
