'A DISGRACE' - Chelsea fans react to CRAZY Conor Gallagher transfer saga

Cameron Smith

• 13 Aug 2024 18:15 BST
• 4 min read

Conor Gallagher has left Spain and is on his way back to Chelsea, with his move to Atletico Madrid now in limbo.

Chelsea are determined to sell the England international this summer and a deal was agreed for him to join Diego Simeone’s side for €42 million.

However, the deal was linked to Samu Omorodion’s move in the opposite direction. After a dispute regarding personal terms, Omorodion’s proposed transfer to Chelsea has now collapsed, leaving Gallagher in limbo.

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Gallagher has already completed his medical and signed his contract at Atletico Madrid, while reports from Spain indicate he also trained with the Spanish giants last week.

However, after spending five days in a Madrid hotel, Gallagher has been told to return to London by Chelsea.

Despite racking up 50 first-team appearances under Mauricio Pochettino last season, and captaining the side on multiple occasions, Gallagher is expected to be banished to Chelsea’s U21 side until his future is resolved.

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The Blues are in talks to sign Joao Felix on a permanent deal, which would resurrect Gallagher’s move to Atletico Madrid, although an agreement has not yet been reached.

Furthermore, Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto has reported that negotiations between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea regarding Gallagher have stalled.

As a result, he could face the prospect of remaining at Chelsea with no role within the first-team.

The England international, who was involved in the Three Lions’ run to the Euro 2024 final, is deemed to be unsuited to Enzo Maresca’s style of play, and Chelsea are eager to offload him in order to generate pure profit.

Trevoh Chalobah has received the same treatment as Gallagher, with Chelsea’s owners unwilling to utilise the club’s impressive academy set-up.

On social media, Blues supporters have expressed their dissatisfaction regarding Gallagher’s transfer saga.

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