A low bid for Conor Gallagher made by Spanish club Athletico Madrid has been be turned down by Chelsea.
The Chelsea midfielder, who is currently on international duty with his country at Euro 2024, has drawn interest from the Spanish powerhouses.
However, the La Liga team is finding it extremely difficult to match the £50 million estimate for the academy graduate. The 24-year-old Gallagher's contract expires in just one year, and Chelsea is open to bids for one of the club's most experienced players. Spain-based sources say Atletico, who came fourth in La Liga the previous year, may attempt a loan offer, but that one is also probably going to fall through.
With making efforts to make sure that their books are balanced, the Blues or only looking for offers that will make the player transfer a permanent one.
In the past, the likes of Aston villa , Tottenham, Newcastle have all been interested in acquiring the service of the English man.
With just a year left before he may depart Chelsea for free thanks to the Bosman ruling, the player is well aware of his worth. Mauricio Pochettino, the now-departed manager, named him captain multiple times during the previous campaign. Furthermore, Gallagher's growing popularity is something that incoming Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is well aware of.