Atletico Madrid have had an offer for Conor Gallagher rejected by Chelsea, with the two clubs far apart in their valuation of the England international.
Gallagher, who made 50 appearances for Chelsea last season, could be on the move this summer as the Blues look to balance their books. The 24-year-old came through Chelsea's academy, meaning his sale would count as pure profit.
A number of clubs are said to be interested in Gallagher, including Aston Villa and Tottenham, while Atletico have had a bid turned down by the Blues. According to Spanish outlet AS, Atletico's €20million (£16.9m) offer was rejected out of hand as it is €30m (£25.3m) short of Chelsea's asking price.
The Blues are said to want at least €50m (£42.3m) for Gallagher, which is said to be a 'prohibitive price' for Atletico. However, they are expected to resume talks with Chelsea in the near future in a bid to strike a deal.
The report adds that Gallagher is not the only midfielder on Atletico's radar, with Feyenoord's Mats Wieffer, Atalanta star Ederson and Celtic's Matt O'Riley also being considered. Tottenham's Pierre Emile Hojbjerg is also an option.
Speaking ahead of Euro 2024, Gallagher insisted he was solely "focusing on England" and not concerned with the rumours about his future. "I'm a Chelsea player right now and I'm just thinking about England and the tournament," he said.
"It's not difficult. I'm away with England and I couldn't be happier with the position I'm in. I've just been focusing on England. This is the most important thing right now for me and the country. I'm hoping I can help the team more on the pitch in this tournament."
He also paid tribute to former Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino, who has since been replaced by Enzo Maresca. "I've come a long way this season," Gallagher added. Pochettino has done so much for me. I was sad, sad for him and the coaching staff.
"Credit to Pochettino for what he has done for me. He has given me a lot of responsibility and trust at Chelsea and it puts me in a better position to be a bigger part of the squad for this tournament."
Husceilouz
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Chelsea should consider selling Chilwell, Fofana, Sterling and allow Gallagher stay. Gallagher and Cole Palmer is earning peanut (not up to £200.000 ) which Fofana or Chilwell is earning. sterling at £350.000 should be sold
lukblstz
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Chelsea is a bargain basement club where all other clubs know that they can pick up real quality at bargain prices! Eg they have sold KDB, Lukaku, Salah, Courtois etc. They also have lost some real gems from the youth academy like Musiela, & Mbeppe ! Now Gallagher being touted at £40m & Chalobah at £35m is dirt cheap!
God bless you my brother for saying mind concerning how we Buy & Sell.
lukblstz
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Chelsea is a bargain basement club where all other clubs know that they can pick up real quality at bargain prices! Eg they have sold KDB, Lukaku, Salah, Courtois etc. They also have lost some real gems from the youth academy like Musiela, & Mbeppe ! Now Gallagher being touted at £40m & Chalobah at £35m is dirt cheap!
God bless you my brother for saying my mind concerning how we Buy & Sell.
Mubabdepry
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don't sell Gallagher please sell badiashile
luydknorsy
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If he must be sold then let it not less than that £40.3 please 🙏🤝💙💙💙💙blue for life
Pamdeoruz
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Chelsea is a bargain basement club where all other clubs know that they can pick up real quality at bargain prices! Eg they have sold KDB, Lukaku, Salah, Courtois etc. They also have lost some real gems from the youth academy like Musiela, & Mbeppe ! Now Gallagher being touted at £40m & Chalobah at £35m is dirt cheap!
Yuyacklors
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Chelsea whole staff they're full bolshiht
vepabiks
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gallagher is a big player Chelsea can make big money if they want to sale him
Vidbcknrs
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please conor is not for sale
Then chelsea will loose him on free transfer next season
Vidbcknrs
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If Chelsea sells Gallagher to ATM it will be a shame being a Chelsea supporter This is ridiculous
OK u want him to leave on free transfer
Vohalopryz
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there's no valuation apart..Atletico cannot buy him
tusiknosy
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Chelsea made a big mistake by sacking pochettinho and they will make it even worst to sale Conor Gallagher
Lupbcmrsuy
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don't sell Gallagher he is good player I think his value not 50 to 60 million
LeGros237
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So this people don't see any other players to sell than Gallagher
Don't forget that football too is business
Pehcdlmnrt
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Devaluing a player of that magnitude is a disgrace
Wuhcilmpyz
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This Chelsea club is full of shits especially at coaching stuff ,why are they want to sell this guy see his last performance
senbcklnoy
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please conor is not for sale
Jumachelsea
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If Chelsea sells Gallagher to ATM it will be a shame being a Chelsea supporter This is ridiculous
for a 50 or 60 million pounds there's no shame about it selling him is he the first to leave the club
Gbengababs
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If Chelsea sells Gallagher to ATM it will be a shame being a Chelsea supporter This is ridiculous
Gbengababs
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if ghalla is that good, Chelsea will be seeing offer flying,
So a player that has like 3-4 clubs circling around him for deals is not good right? Go get sense man
Barlus
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let this Chelsea never try to sale another to ATM 😡
Vuudnpsuz
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So this people don't see any other players to sell than Gallagher
if ghalla is that good, Chelsea will be seeing offer flying,
jokabclmps
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So this people don't see any other players to sell than Gallagher