Atletico Madrid are closing in on Conor Gallagher from Chelsea, with negotiations underway for a fee close to €35-40 million.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea are in advanced talks for the transfer of Conor Gallagher. The Spanish side are set to pay a fee between €35-40 million, including add-ons, with the midfielder likely to have accepted his next move and ready for a new challenge.
Atletico Madrid closing in on Conor Gallagher
The Conor Gallagher saga might be coming to a close, as Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are in advanced talks about a transfer. The midfielder may not have wanted to leave Stamford Bridge and even sought a new contract, which was never forthcoming.
Chelsea have remained open to selling the midfielder since last summer, as Tottenham were rumoured to be close to signing the midfielder then. Spurs are still interested, although considering Chelsea’s stance, the Blues will have demanded significantly more from another Premier League rival.
More importantly, Chelsea saw his homegrown status as a big opportunity to rake in profits and, hence, are eager to sell the midfielder. Atletico Madrid held talks for the midfielder, although, at that time, a move within the Premier League for the midfielder made more sense than a move abroad.
Atletico were hopeful of sealing the deal, and now they are very close to finding an agreement with Chelsea. The Roji Blancos will likely pay a fee between €35-40 million, including add-ons, as they prepare for the next steps to bring the England midfielder to Madrid.
Gallagher will suit Atletico’s style
Diego Simeone is a manager who prefers certain characteristics in his players, and Gallagher certainly brings something different to the equation. The midfielder’s style and engine will allow the Atletico manager to use him in a mobile role that requires constant running, something Gallagher does so well.
Hence, he would be a good fit for them and help them grow in the coming period. As for the fee that Atletico are paying, it does represent good value for money considering there are plenty more years ahead of Gallagher. However, the midfielder would have yearned to spend all those seasons as a Chelsea player.
