Football365 reported that Alejandro Garnacho's future at Aston Villa could be in doubt because a permanent transfer is reportedly now in jeopardy. The issue matters because his loan includes a conditional obligation to buy.
Loan deal terms
Garnacho joined Aston Villa from Chelsea on loan in the summer with a conditional buy option. Aston Villa will have to buy him for £43m if he makes a certain number of appearances this season.
Limited involvement so far
Garnacho is yet to make a single start for Aston Villa in any competition this season. He has played only 42 minutes across four substitute appearances, and he was not in Aston Villa's squad for the 1-0 win at Newcastle United.
What Football365 said about Football Insider's claim
Football365 said a report from Football Insider claimed a permanent move for Garnacho is 'now in jeopardy'. Football365 said Football Insider claimed this was mainly because Chelsea had been 'disappointed' with Garnacho's 'lack of minutes' in the early months of this season.
Football365 said Football Insider claimed Garnacho had played just 22 minutes of Premier League football so far this term, with his parent club losing patience with the situation. Football365 also said Football Insider claimed there is a major 'financial risk' involved in the deal for Chelsea, who are hoping not to have to find another way to offload him next summer.
Emery's comments
Unai Emery said: "Continue working. Work, work, train, work."
Emery said: "When he can have minutes to play, try to play well. He is progressing, but we have players in front of him now."
Emery said: "George is playing fantastic. Alysson is also understanding things well and is giving us things I want. Mbaye also responded well."
Emery said: "We want a competitive team and players to compete in the style we have. Garnacho is a little bit behind because of some circumstances we had in pre-season. It is time to be patient for the time he needs."