Atletico Madrid are reportedly close to signing Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.
Gallagher rejected a late contract offer from Chelsea which signaling his likely departure from Stamford Bridge this summer.
According to reports, Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement with Chelsea worth €45 million for his transfer matching Chelsea’s demands.
The final decision now rests with Gallagher.
The 24-year-old midfielder has not gone unnoticed by other Premier League clubs.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa have shown interest, with Tottenham reportedly making a late attempt to hijack the deal.
Despite these offers, Atletico Madrid’s proposal seems to be the most advanced as of now.
Atletico has set a deadline for Gallagher to respond to their offer by the end of the week.
His decision is awaited with bated breath by both Atletico Madrid and the other interested parties.