Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to keep away from England star going into exile after he was informed he’ll NOT be a part of first-team squad – as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m transfer

Chelsea have warned Conor Gallagher that he might be frozen out of Enzo Maresca‘s first group as a result of he doesn’t go well with the Italian’s possession-based fashion of play, with the England worldwide’s vacation reduce brief as he was known as in for crunch talks to keep away from going into exile.

Atletico Madrid have had a £34.1million bid accepted for the 24-year-old and the La Liga facet need a solution from Gallagher by the top of the weekend. It’s potential he might nonetheless keep, although it was speculated on Thursday that he can be pressured to coach with the academy if that’s the case.

That has not been verified by the membership with the first-team squad nonetheless touring america, however it’s identified that Gallagher would play a bit-part position in Maresca’s midfield if he determined to see out the ultimate yr of his contract at Stamford Bridge. It’s understood Gallagher was initially on account of return on Monday – the identical day as Cole Palmer – however he spent Thursday locked in discussions.

In a gathering held at their Cobham coaching floor, Gallagher informed the membership he was open to agreeing a prolonged contract, just like these signed by a number of of his team-mates.

Nonetheless, Chelsea’s finest provide has been a two-year cope with the choice of a 3rd as they really feel his long-term future lies elsewhere. Gallagher, who joined the membership’s academy on the age of six, has twice turned down that deal supplied to him in June and July.

It’s understood that proposal continues to be on the desk, however Chelsea really feel the time is correct for his or her homegrown graduate to go away so he can get the sport time he craves. They’ve warned him that by agreeing to remain and change into a squad participant, it might jeopardise his England profession.

Chelsea flew to Columbus on Thursday to proceed their tour of america whereas this messy scenario was enjoying out in London.

They face Manchester Metropolis on tonight, however like Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella, Gallagher won’t be in attendance as they’ve been afforded prolonged breaks after their runs to the Euro 2024 last wherein England misplaced to Spain.

Chelsea have beforehand accepted two bids for Gallagher, first from Aston Villa after which Atletico. He turned down Villa, and Atletico are awaiting his determination. Different choices in Maresca’s midfield embrace Enzo Fernandez, Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, all of whom are seen as forward of Gallagher within the pecking order.

That’s regardless of Gallagher enjoying a pivotal position final season beneath Mauricio Pochettino, sporting the captain’s armband in Reece James’s absence and beginning 37 of their 38 matches within the Premier League. 

He was excellent for Pochettino as he gained the ball again greater than every other Chelsea participant, and the supporters unveiled a huge banner in his honour on the season’s last day. Previous to that, he loved a profitable mortgage at Crystal Palace as he performed his approach into the England group.

Nonetheless, Maresca has made no secret of desirous to introduce a philosophy which focuses on passing from again to entrance, and Chelsea don’t assume he fits that fashion.

Gallagher’s strengths might profit Atletico beneath Diego Simeone, whereas Tottenham and West Ham have beforehand proven an curiosity. 

Gallagher has by no means hidden his need to remain and play for Chelsea however would really like a contract that displays his worth and a dedication from all sides.

Tottenham have but to enter the fray as they focus on a striker however are monitoring developments.

Chelsea’s desire can be to promote him to a European membership reasonably than a Premier League rival. Sources near Gallagher stated all choices are open and regardless of Atletico’s deadline, they don’t need to rush into the flawed determination.