Conor Gallagher has rejected Chelsea’s supply of a brand new three 12 months deal for the second time based on The Athletic.
The midfielder’s future has been a subject of dialog for numerous 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 price €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 supply of a two 12 months take care of the choice of an additional 12 months, and likewise rejected a suggestion 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 supply of latest 3yr deal for 2nd time. Wage proposal according to highest earners in #CFC midfield. Membership-to-club settlement in place with Atletico Madrid for ~€40m – awaiting 24yo’s determination. W/ @SJohnsonSport @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/5FZ3p0ePAQ
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 31, 2024
Ben Jacobs has additionally added that Aston Villa had a membership document bid accepted for Gallagher in June however he determined to stay at Chelsea, and the Blues are thought to choose a sale overseas.
Gallagher is at present on vacation following his exploits with England at Euro 2024 and together with Cole Palmer and Marc Cucurella gained’t be becoming a member of up on the pre-season tour of America.
The England worldwide has been on the membership for the reason that age of eight and has come by the ranks to determine himself within the first staff.
Gallagher, who was a key participant for Mauricio Pochettino final season captained the facet for giant elements of the marketing campaign within the absence of Reece James and Ben Chilwell, and may be very a lot a fan favouirte among the many Stamford Bridge devoted.
There’s a chance he might select to run his contract down and go away on a free switch, however the Blues can be determined to keep away from a repeat of what occurred with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
