Afrigather Conor Gallagher is anticipated to return to the UK on Tuesday as negotiations proceed between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid over a deal for Joao Felix.
Gallagher’s £36m transfer to Atletico was agreed final Thursday however is now in jeopardy after the deal for Samu Omorodion to depart the LaLiga facet for Chelsea collapsed.
The Blues try to barter the signing of Felix as an alternative however his valuation is considerably increased than the £34.5m agreed for Omorodion.
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Staying or going? Gallagher’s busy summer time
- June 4 – Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid and Tottenham all have an curiosity in Gallagher, who has only one yr left on his Chelsea deal
- July 30 – Atletico proceed to barter for Gallagher after having a £30m bid rejected
- August 1 – Gallagher turns down a transfer to Villa and a two-year contract supply from Chelsea, who then agree phrases with Atletico
- August 4 – Gallagher accepts a £36m transfer shortly earlier than the deadline set by Atletico, who additionally lined up a deal for Valencia’s Javi Guerra
- August 7 – Gallagher flies to Madrid to finish his Atletico transfer
- August 8 – Gallagher completes his Atletico medical and is anticipated to signal a five-year deal
- August 9 – Chelsea agree a £34.5m deal for Atletico striker Samu Omorodion
- August 12 – Omorodion’s transfer to Chelsea falls by, throwing Gallagher’s exit into doubt, because the Blues open talks with Atletico for Joao Felix
- August 13 – Gallagher anticipated to return to the UK, together with his Atletico transfer nonetheless on standby
Sources in Spain imagine Atletico need in extra of £50m for Felix, who scored 4 targets in 20 video games whereas on mortgage at Chelsea within the second half of the 2022/23 season however was not retained following the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino.
It’s collectively agreed it might be greatest for Gallagher to return house whereas talks proceed, with an settlement not but considered shut.
It’s thought of unfair on Gallagher for him to coach alone in Madrid and stay in a lodge for an indefinite interval, whereas the uncertainty of whether or not he can signal for Atletico hangs over him.
Like all skilled footballer, Gallagher requires particular coaching, vitamin and relaxation to be able to keep in peak situation.
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The Switch Speak panel talk about the state of affairs surrounding Chelsea midfielder Gallagher and if his present ‘limbo’ standing will reignite curiosity from Tottenham or Aston Villa
Until there’s a breakthrough in negotiations, it’s thought Gallagher will fly again to London in a while Tuesday earlier than being given a while off.
It’s anticipated there might be a decision to Gallagher’s future earlier than the window closes on August 30, and a transfer to Atletico stays potential.
Nonetheless, Atletico facet want additional money to finish the deal, with UEFA and LaLiga monetary rules an ongoing difficulty to handle for the Spanish facet.
LaLiga present golf equipment with individualised spending limits in the beginning of every season.
If and when Gallagher returns to Cobham, the England worldwide is anticipated to coach with a separate group from the primary crew that features Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah – except he’s informed in any other case.
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Gallagher has already handed a medical and agreed a five-year contract with Atletico after arriving in Madrid late final week.
Samu Omorodion was set to hitch Chelsea however the transfer collapsed
The midfielder has been pictured within the Wanda Metropolitano by the membership and across the capital by sections of the Spanish media.
Omorodion’s transfer fell by on account of contractual points – however didn’t forestall Atletico signing Manchester Metropolis ahead Julian Alvarez for £82m on Monday.
Omorodion scored eight targets in 35 LaLiga appearances final season whereas on mortgage at Alaves.
Chelsea unveiled their tenth summer time signing on Sunday in Wolves winger Pedro Neto, who has joined in a £54m deal.
The Blues have already added Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor, Filip Jorgensen, Omari Kellyman, Aaron Anselmino, Renato Veiga, Caleb Wiley, Marc Guiu and Tosin Adarabioyo throughout this switch window.
A deal has additionally been agreed for Palmeiras teenager Estevao Willian, who will arrive subsequent summer time.
Chelsea accomplished the £54m signing of Pedro Neto, who was launched to the group at half-time of their draw with Inter Milan on Sunday
Nonetheless, Chelsea have been unable to agree a brand new contract with Gallagher, who graduated from the academy at Cobham however has only one yr remaining on his deal.
Gallagher rejected a transfer to Aston Villa earlier within the window, whereas there has additionally been curiosity from Tottenham.
In the meantime, Broja is able to transfer to Stuttgart – who’re in early talks to signal the Chelsea striker – in accordance with Sky Germany.
Sky Sports activities Information reported this summer time that Broja is on the shortlists at Everton and Southampton, amongst others.
