Spanish giants prepare new offer for Chelsea star

 

Atletico Madrid are set to return with an improved offer for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, reports Diario AS.

 

Diego Simeone’s side are on the hunt for a new central midfielder this summer, with Gallagher in pole position on a shortlist that also includes reported Arsenal target Mikel Merino.

 

 

Tuesday’s report from Spain suggests that Chelsea are standing firm on their €40 million valuation of Gallagher, with Atleti already seeing an initial €20 million offer rejected.

 

Gallagher was a main-stay for the Blues in the Premier League last season, making 37 appearances, scoring five goals and providing seven assists under Mauricio Pochettino.

 

The 24-year-old, who made five appearances for England at Euro 2024, has also been linked with Premier League sides Tottenham and Aston Villa in recent weeks.

 

Spanish giants prepare new offer for Chelsea star

 

 

With just a year remaining on Gallagher’s contract at Stamford Bridge, Atletico Madrid may well feel that Chelsea will come down on their valuation sooner than later.