Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Chelsea and England midfielder Conor Gallagher this summer time, talkSPORT understands.
Gallagher has entered the ultimate yr of his contract at Chelsea and there have been no plans to barter a brand new deal.
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It has left the England worldwide’s future doubtful with the midfielder lengthy being linked with a transfer away.
Gallagher is claimed to be relaxed about his future, nonetheless.
Atletico are determined to bolster their numbers with 5 gamers leaving this summer time already, 4 of which have been free transfers.
As an academy participant, promoting Gallagher can be a significant enhance to Chelsea adhering to PSR guidelines as he would characterize a ‘pure revenue’ sale.
Nevertheless, the 24-year-old has been a key participant at Stamford Bridge and was the membership’s de facto captain final season with first-choice skipper Reece James and second-choice Ben Chiwell unavailable for a good portion of the marketing campaign.
That was below Mauricio Pochettino, although, and new coach Enzo Maresca has not had an opportunity to get a detailed take a look at Gallagher with him at present with England at Euro 2024.
Tottenham and Aston Villa have been linked with the Englishman, although they may have already signed gamers in his place.
Spurs forked out £40million for Archie Grey final week whereas Aston Villa snapped up Ross Barkley from Luton City.
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Gallagher is a fan favorite at Chelsea and membership legend Joe Cole has beforehand insisted that they can not let him go.
The previous England worldwide advised talkSPORT final month: “Gallagher cannot depart. I do know there are points financially however Conor Gallagher has been sensible, from begin to end.
“Everybody has turned up in the previous couple of weeks however Conor, you see an amazing participant when he’s enjoying in a struggling crew. Conor was nonetheless there, captain as nicely.
“I believe it’s crucial that the membership retains him.”
The midfielder missed just one match within the Premier League final season by means of suspension and has scored seven and assisted 9 in all competitions.
