Alejandro Garnacho linked as Aston Villa eye £105.8m Chelsea trio after first deal

Alejandro Garnacho’s latest contract agreement at Manchester United has pushed Aston Villa to accelerate their pursuit of a trio from Chelsea, sources confirm.

The Midlands club are now weighing up a £105.8m package for three Blues players, with Villa’s recruitment team citing Garnacho’s deal as a catalyst for their own spending plans.

What’s driving Aston Villa’s move?

Villa’s front office see the Chelsea trio as direct upgrades to their attack, with one source calling the group “ready-made starters.” The £105.8m figure reflects the combined valuation of the three targets, who are all under 25 and in their prime.

Garnacho’s new deal at United-reported earlier this month-has sharpened Villa’s urgency. The Argentine winger’s rise at Old Trafford has raised the bar for Premier League attackers, and Villa want to match that quality.

Who are the Chelsea targets?

Sources did not name the three players, but the profile fits attacking midfielders and forwards with Premier League experience. Chelsea’s wage structure and transfer policy have left several first-team regulars available, making them prime candidates for a cut-price exit.

Villa’s hierarchy views this as a rare chance to land three high-impact players for a single fee, a strategy they’ve used before with success.

Why now?

Villa’s owners have cleared extra funds for transfers, and the club’s top-four push demands upgrades in creativity and goals. The Chelsea trio’s ages and contract lengths make them ideal for Villa’s long-term project.

Garnacho’s deal-reported on 15 July-has set a new benchmark for young wingers in the league. Villa’s scouts now insist on similar profiles, and Chelsea’s market value aligns with their asking prices.

What happens next?

Villa’s sporting director is in London this week to open formal talks with Chelsea. The Blues are open to selling, but only if the fee matches their valuation.

Aston Villa could table their first offer within days, with the £105.8m package structured to include add-ons. If talks stall, Villa may pivot to other targets-but their focus remains on Chelsea’s most coveted assets.

The race to land these three is on, and Garnacho’s rise has only made Villa hungrier.