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Breaking: Conor Gallagher’s Future at Chelsea Up in the Air as Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur Lurk

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher’s future at the club has been thrown into uncertainty as Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca hints that the England international may depart this summer. According to sources close to the club, Gallagher has generated significant interest from Atletico Madrid, with negotiations already underway for a transfer package worth at least €35 million.

Maresca fueled the transfer rumors during a recent interview, stating that the transfer window is open and anything can happen, not just with Gallagher but with all players at the club. The Chelsea manager added that Gallagher will be returning to the team’s Cobham training base in the coming days and will participate in training with his teammates.

As Atletico Madrid prepares to bid for the 22-year-old midfielder, another English Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur, is also believed to be eyeing Gallagher’s services. The Spanish side’s interest in the young player marks a significant development in the ongoing transfer saga.

Gallagher, who has risen through the Chelsea youth ranks, has struggled to establish himself as a regular first-team player under Frank Lampard and Thomas Tuchel. A move away from Stamford Bridge could be beneficial for both the player and the club, potentially paving the way for new arrivals.

As the transfer window reaches its peak, fans of Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur alike will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the negotiations and whether Gallagher will remain with Chelsea or make a high-profile exit this summer.