Conor Gallagher has rejected Chelsea’s provide of a brand new three yr deal for the second time in keeping with The Athletic.
The midfielder’s future has been a subject of dialog for quite a few months given he’s into the ultimate twelve months of his contact at Stamford Bridge.
It was reported on Wednesday night that Chelsea and Atletico Madrid had reached an settlement on a deal value €40m and the La Liga outfit at the moment are ready for the 24-year-old to decide.
Gallagher rejects new Chelsea deal
The Athletic have reported that Gallagher turned down Chelsea’s provide of a two yr cope with the choice of an additional 12 months, and in addition rejected a proposal in June.
The report provides the deal included a pay rise for Gallagher, which might have seen him earn wages “comparable” to the best midfield earners on the membership.
? Conor Gallagher rejects Chelsea provide of recent 3yr deal for 2nd time. Wage proposal in keeping with highest earners in #CFC midfield. Membership-to-club settlement in place with Atletico Madrid for ~€40m – awaiting 24yo’s determination. W/ @SJohnsonSport @TheAthleticFC
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 31, 2024
Ben Jacobs has additionally added that Aston Villa had a membership file bid accepted for Gallagher in June however he determined to stay at Chelsea, and the Blues are thought to want a sale overseas.
Gallagher is presently on vacation following his exploits with England at Euro 2024 and together with Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella received’t be becoming a member of up on the pre-season tour of America.
The England worldwide has been on the membership because the age of eight and has come by means of the ranks to ascertain himself within the first workforce.
Gallagher, who was a key participant for Mauricio Pochettino final season captained the facet for giant components of the marketing campaign within the absence of Reece James and Ben Chilwell, and could be very a lot a fan favouirte among the many Stamford Bridge trustworthy.
There’s a risk he may select to run his contract down and depart on a free switch, however the Blues will likely be determined to keep away from a repeat of what occurred with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
