Chelsea Football Club and Atlético Madrid have reportedly opened talks they look to complete the deal for Conor Gallagher before the start of the 2024/25 season.
There has been a lot of uncertainty around the future of Conor Gallagher since the end of last season as he enters the final year of his contract with Chelsea. The English midfielder has been a top target for Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid as the Spanish club sees him as one that fits their style of play.
Transfer news expert, Fabrizio Romano confirmed on his official X account on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, that both clubs have begun conversations in a bid to seal the deal for Gallagher to Spain. According to reports from Chelsea, they have placed a price tag of a fee from the region of €35 and €40 million which also includes add-ons.
The midfielder has been linked with a possible move to Aston Villa and Tottenham. A sale for Gallagher will bring pure profit for Chelsea as he came through the club's academy.
Chelsea have reportedly been open to a sale as they look to balance their financial books due to the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. However, this deal does not sit well with some Chelsea fans as they believe that the midfielder is a key part of the club.
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Recall that the Blues are also looking to sell Trevoh Chalobah who is also one of the players who could be leaving Stamford Bridge in a bid to also balance their books. The center-back was left out of the club's 2024 pre-season tour in the United States of America.
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