Consequently, what happened?
There have been many rumors that Gallagher would leave Chelsea this summer, and it was believed that the Blues may dispose him early in the transfer season to assist them achieve the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability requirements before the June 30 deadline.
THE LARGER IMAGE
Gallagher might now be on the move after Chelsea and Atletico Madrid reached an agreement for the England international that is worth £33 million ($42 million). This is according to talkSPORT. Gallagher turned down a bigger offer from Aston Villa that Chelsea had received earlier in the summer.
Chelsea extended their offer to Gallagher, making him one among the highest-paid midfield players at Stamford Bridge, after the PSR deadline passed. The 24-year-old, nevertheless, was hoping for a longer offer than Chelsea’s two-year contract, which came with a one-year option.
FUTURE PLANS FOR GALLAGHER?
However, Gallagher has not yet agreed to terms with Atletico Madrid and has stated that he would only sign a contract if the terms are acceptable to him. Although Tottenham is interested in signing him, the player has the option to stay with the team until the end of his 2025 deal.
