Why Manchester United retained Alejandro Garnacho has been revealed, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano shedding light on how close a sale came and Chelsea's late pivot in their plans for the final third.

Alejandro Garnacho has given the biggest indication yet that he will be staying at Manchester United despite being targeted by Premier League rivals Chelsea. Chelsea expressed interest in signing the Argentina winger earlier in the January transfer window,

It could be a very busy end to transfer deadline day at Stamford Bridge with incomings and outgoings on the agenda

Playing Sky Sports’ Transfer Deal or No Deal, Carragher said of Garnacho moving to Stamford Bridge: ‘No deal because Chelsea do not need to sign another winger.’ The Blues are indeed well stocked with wide forwards as Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke, Joao Felix, Jadon Sancho and Mykhailo Mudryk are all in Enzo Maresca’s squad.

Chelsea are yet to sign a single player in the winter window, but football.london states that if any opportunities present themselves in the final few hours, then the West Londoners 'will not hesitate' in making any late moves for targets they believe will strengthen Maresca's squad.

The speculation surrounding Alejandro Garnacho is set to continue late into the window, with Chelsea potentially interested in a move for the winger.

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with a move to Chelsea during the winter transfer window which shuts at 11pm on Monday

Chelsea are set to make a last-gasp bid to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United on Deadline Day. The Blues have been frustrated in their pursuit of attacking options before the end of the window,