Chelsea’s Argentine attacker Alejandro Garnacho

Chelsea do not yet know whether Alejandro Garnacho will be part of their plans next season.

That uncertainty is what makes the latest claim from Argentina worth noting – even if it currently looks a long shot rather than a serious transfer scenario.

Recent reports around Stamford Bridge have suggested the Blues are open to offers for the winger this summer, after a first season which has not really settled into anything convincing.

Garnacho has played 37 matches for Chelsea in all competitions this season, scoring eight goals and adding four assists.

In the Premier League alone, FBref lists him with 20 appearances, one goal and four assists, underlining a campaign with flashes rather than sustained impact.

Add to that a few attitude problems. For a player who arrived with a big fee and plenty of noise, that leaves plenty of room for questions about what Chelsea do next.

Argentine noise around Garnacho future

It is in the middle of that uncertainty that TyC Sports journalist Gonzalo Carol has thrown in a new line from Argentina.

Speaking on live TV, he suggested that River Plate manager Eduardo Coudet has made contact with Alejandro Garnacho....