Gallagher’s Atletico Madrid move in doubt after Samu Omorodion deal collapses
Conor Gallagher is expected to return to the UK on Tuesday as negotiations continue between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid over a deal for Joao Felix.
Gallagher’s £36m move to Atletico was agreed last Thursday but is now in jeopardy after the deal for Samu Omorodion to leave the LaLiga side for Chelsea collapsed.
The Blues are trying to negotiate the signing of Felix instead but his valuation is substantially higher than the £34.5m agreed for Omorodion.
Sources in Spain believe Atletico want in excess of £50m for Felix, who scored four goals in 20 games while on loan at Chelsea in the second half of the 2022/23 season but was not retained following the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino.
It is collectively agreed it would be best for Gallagher to return home while talks continue, with an agreement not yet thought to be close.
It is considered unfair on Gallagher for him to train alone in Madrid and live in a hotel for an indefinite period, while the uncertainty of whether he can sign for Atletico hangs over him.
Like any professional footballer, Gallagher requires specific training, nutrition and rest in order to stay in peak condition.
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