Chelsea have been busy with their transfer activities but as of now, it is Connor Gallagher who is regularly hitting the headlines. His future still remains to be sorted out. The Blues have informed their academy graduate that he will be barred from participating in first team activities.
All the parties are trying to secure a deal for the player as fast as they can. Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has made it clear that the club are trying to come up with a favourable solution for everyone concerned.
Gallagher’s Chelsea Contract Situation
With only a year left in his contract, Chelsea offered an extension to the current version. This could have made him one of the highest earners in the team. Perhaps a probable chance of not getting game time might have caused him to take such a decision.
The 24-year-old has been at the Cobham academy since he was a kid, and is said to be willing to sign fresh terms with Chelsea on a long-term basis. However, with Enzo Maresca’s possession-based style not aligning with Gallagher’s skillset, Chelsea are mindful of his playing time and future development. Consequently, they have only offered a three-year deal (two years plus an option of one), which Gallagher has turned down.
Chelsea Keen To Save Big On Money
A long-term contract, similar to the seven-year deals offered to players like Moisés Caicedo and Mykhailo Mudryk, could have financial implications for Chelsea. Selling Gallagher would help reduce PSR concerns, as the academy graduate has zero book value, allowing the club to record a direct profit in their accounts if he exits. Furthermore, Chelsea prefer to sell him abroad rather than to a Premier League rival, making a transfer to Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano more likely.
In addition to the £250 million spent on Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, and Romeo Lavia, they have also signed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for £30 million. His contribution of 26 goals under Maresca fired Leicester City to the top of the table.
Chelsea are keen to avoid a repeat of the 2022 situation where Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen left as free agents after their contracts expired. The club has emphasized to Gallagher that they are intent on protecting their financial interests, especially with just one year left on his current deal. However, Gallagher has interpreted this as a potential sign that he might not be a regular in the first team, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
Atletico Madrid’s Offer
Adding to the intrigue, Atletico Madrid have reportedly made a £40 million bid for Gallagher. Chelsea granted him some time away from it all after he returned from the Euro final. He shared the pitch with his teammates Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella. However, the question remains whether he will return to full training with Chelsea. Enzo Maresca has insisted there is no news on whether Gallagher will join the first-team squad at Cobham.
It is only a matter of few days before we know where his future lies. The Blues already have an agreement in principle with Chelsea, leaving Atleti to overcome the last obstacle standing between them and their No. 1 target for midfield.
The Spanish giants are expecting a quick response from Gallagher which can help them seal the deal. With both clubs navigating the increasingly complicated web of modern football transfers, an announcement on Gallagher’s future is likely just around the corner.
Gallagher’s entire journey at Chelsea since he was a child, and a farewell nearby would signal the end of an era for The Blues player. Chelsea, meanwhile. would get to focus on their fiscal plans and squad management with Enzo Maresca at the helm. The Italian is ready to prepare them for a new era of stability as far as an ambitious project is concerned.
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