Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have verbally agreed on a deal price over €40m for Conor Gallagher in line with journalist Ben Jacobs.
The Blues have had a busy summer time to this point with seven new faces coming via the door at Stamford Bridge, they usually confirmed the arrival of Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal this week.
The membership are additionally seeking to offload various gamers, however issues have been a lot slower on that entrance with Ian Maatsen and Omari Hutchinson the one departures of notice.
Chelsea and Atletico verbally agree Gallagher charge
Gallagher’s future has been some extent of debate for various months, and the midfielder is now within the last 12 months of his deal, with Chelsea eager to promote.
The 24-year-old has attracted from rivals Tottenham and Atletico, with the Spanish aspect displaying essentially the most curiosity within the midfielder.
It was reported earlier this week that Chelsea and Atletico had been near reaching an settlement on a charge and Jacobs has supplied a serious replace.
He took to X.com and stated:
“Perceive Atletico Madrid and Chelsea have now verbally agreed a bundle of over €40m. Now as much as Gallagher. Phrases not agreed with the Chelsea midfielder but.”
Perceive Atletico Madrid and Chelsea have now verbally agreed a bundle of over €40m.
Now as much as Gallagher. Phrases not agreed with the Chelsea midfielder but.? https://t.co/4TiDdnop0w
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 31, 2024
Chelsea had initially been asking for £50m for the academy graduate, nevertheless it seems they’re now ready to accept much less.
Gallagher, who has been with the Blues because the age of eight established himself as a key participant underneath Mauricio Pochettino and captained the aspect for almost all of final season within the absence of Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
It’s not a certainty Gallagher decides to hitch Atletico, however a call on his future is more likely to arrive very quickly, and Chelsea will have to be cautious they may run the chance of shedding the midfielder on a free subsequent summer time.
