According to sources in the English media, the leaders of Atletico Madrid have high confidence that they can transfer Conor Gallagher to Madrid. The Spanish giants are leading the race for the Englishman's card, who is also under the target of Tottenham. The clubs are in contact and the Spaniards are quite confident that Gallagher will play for coach Simeone, starting from next season.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have focused on new talent this transfer window, and the Londoners are yet to make a major purchase. At the same time, the club is focusing on leaving players who are not seen as part of the team's vision for the future. Although Conor Gallagher was one of the best players for Chelsea last season, it seems that the Englishman could leave Stamford Bridge.
English media have also reported that Gallagher has spoken to some of his friends about life and football in Spain as the player tries to decide on the next step in his career. One of them is Kieran Trippier, who has previously been active with Atletico Madrid, and won the championship with Madrid in 2021. The English defender is said to be of the opinion that a move to Spain would be good enough for Gallagher.
Conor Gallagher has been one of the points that brought the departure of coach Mauricio Pochettino from Chelsea. The Argentine technician was of the opinion that the English midfielder was very important at Stamford Bridge and could not be sold. Chelsea's board meanwhile had a different opinion and now Conor is very close to leaving.
In the case of formalizing the transfer to Atletico, Gallagher will have the chance to play in the Champions League, an opportunity that is impossible to realize at Chelsea, at least next season.
