Chelsea Football Club has reached an agreement with Atlético de Madrid for the transfer of English midfielder Conor Gallagher. The move comes after Gallagher turned down a three-year contract extension at Chelsea, signaling his interest in a move to Atletico. Despite Chelsea's offer of a salary comparable to their highest-earning midfielders, Gallagher, who became a regular starter last season, is keen on a move to Spain.
The 24-year-old's current contract with Chelsea expires next summer, and the club are now awaiting their decision on the move. It is understood Chelsea would rather sell him to a foreign club than a Premier League competitor. Previous reports indicated that Atletico were aware of Tottenham's interest in Gallagher, and Chelsea were awaiting an offer from the club. However, Tottenham are currently focusing on reducing the size of their squad.
Gallagher had previously turned down a bigger offer from Aston Villa in favor of staying at Stamford Bridge. His decision to turn down a contract extension in the autumn of 2022 was motivated by his desire to be a regular starter rather than a squad player.
Meanwhile, Chelsea's pre-season performances during their US tour have sparked concern among fans. New manager Enzo Maresca's attempt to implement a style of play from the back has seen the team struggle defensively, resulting in a 2-2 draw with League One Wrexham and a defeat against Celtic .
The 2024 summer transfer window will close on 30 August at 23:00 UK time for the Premier League, in line with the deadlines for other major European leagues. These dates were established after talks with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
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