Conor Gallagher is reportedly keen to signal a brand new take care of Chelsea if his wage might be in the identical vary with the membership’s different midfielders.
Regardless of Chelsea accepting a £33 million supply from Atletico Madrid, Gallagher was seen at Cobham coaching floor on Friday, based on talkSPORT.
The England worldwide lately turned down a two-year contract provided by the Blues, believing it doesn’t mirror his significance after beginning 37 Premier League video games final season.
Chelsea granted Moises Caicedo an eight-year deal and Romeo Lavia a seven-year contract.
Nevertheless, the membership doesn’t view Gallagher as a future common starter below new supervisor Enzo Maresca, who prefers a possession-based model.
Gallagher, now within the ultimate 12 months of his contract, has been excluded from first-team coaching attributable to his reluctance to signal the proposed contract.
Chelsea wish to keep away from shedding him on a free switch in 2025 if a brand new settlement isn’t reached.
That is the third contract supply he has declined, following refusals in 2022 and June 2024.
Chelsea’s acceptance of Atletico’s bid places the ball in Gallagher’s courtroom. He has but to debate private phrases with Diego Simeone’s facet and can solely transfer if the phrases are beneficial.
Regardless of the membership’s stance, Gallagher doesn’t wish to depart Chelsea, the place he grew from the ranks, beginning as an academy participant.
Gallagher, who made his Chelsea debut in August 2022 after loans at Charlton, Swansea, West Brom, and Crystal Palace, has contributed ten objectives and ten assists in 95 appearances.
His constant efficiency noticed him play in 50 matches final season, greater than another Chelsea participant.
