What Deadline Atletico Madrid have put on the deal to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea
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It’s been a challenging summer for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, with his future at the club hanging in the balance. The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid during this transfer window, though whether that switch will go through remains unclear.
Gallagher’s Situation at Chelsea
Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, confirmed in a statement to Football.London that while Gallagher is back at Cobham, he is currently training away from the first-team squad as the club works to resolve his future. This indicates that a departure is still very much on the cards.
According to reports from The Telegraph, Gallagher had been in Madrid as part of his potential transfer to Atletico. However, he returned to England earlier this week, as the deal has yet to be finalized. The holdup stems from Atletico needing to sell a player before they can officially sign Gallagher — a deal they remain committed to completing.
Felix Transfer Could Unlock Gallagher’s Move
Chelsea could help accelerate Gallagher’s move by finalizing their pursuit of Atletico Madrid’s 24-year-old attacker, Joao Felix. Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano reported via X that Chelsea is “getting closer” to securing the transfer of Felix, which could clear the path for Gallagher’s switch to Spain.
Atletico Madrid Sets Deadline for Gallagher Transfer
Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that Atletico Madrid has set a deadline of next Wednesday to resolve the Gallagher transfer saga. The Spanish club is hopeful they will complete the sale of one of their players by then, allowing them to bring in Gallagher. Meanwhile, Atletico’s head coach, Diego Simeone, has spoken with the midfielder over the phone, reassuring him that he remains a priority signing for the team.
Chelsea’s Midfield Outlook for the Upcoming Season
Gallagher’s future remains uncertain, and it appears he is no longer in Chelsea’s plans moving forward. Hopefully, his situation will be resolved soon to prevent this saga from dragging on much longer. In other Chelsea news, young midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu completed a loan move to Southampton on Friday night.
As for Chelsea’s midfield for the new season, the team looks strong on paper. The likes of Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, and Enzo Fernandez will likely be the central figures in the Blues’ midfield, with Carney Chukwuemeka and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall competing for spots as well. One key question remains: how will Christopher Nkunku be deployed? If Nkunku is used further forward or in an attacking midfield role, it could impact the playing time for the other midfielders in Maresca’s squad.
