Atletico Madrid is eager to secure Chelsea academy graduate Conor Gallagher, but the Blues' high valuation is proving to be a stumbling block. The West London club has been advised to reduce their asking price to facilitate the move to the LaLiga side.
Chelsea is demanding over £50 million for the midfielder, while Atletico Madrid is only willing to offer up to £40 million. Despite the ongoing negotiations, Gallagher remains calm about his future, even with his current contract set to expire next summer.
Chelsea has been in discussions with Atletico about a potential transfer, as they look to streamline their squad and address Financial Fair Play concerns. The Blues have identified Gallagher and fellow academy graduate Trevoh Chalobah, who was excluded from their pre-season tour to the USA, as players they can offload to generate funds.
Gallagher's transfer is seen as a key part of Chelsea's plans to manage their finances and optimize their squad. Whether the two clubs can reach an agreement on the fee remains to be seen, but Atletico Madrid's interest in the talented midfielder is clear.
