Those were the days when Todd Boehly splashed hundreds of millions on the market. And mostly missed. In the sea of those failed reinforcements, one name from Chelsea’s own academy rose up. Conor Gallagher somehow made his way through that army of new names on Stamford Bridge to the first team.And that’s where the first problems arose.Even though the Blues immediately offered the talented midfielder a new contract, he turned it down because he probably judged that there was no plan at Stamford Bridge. Admittedly, he was still a reserve then, and there was probably also some vanity from the player’s side, but the attitude did not change even when Conor Gallagher became the starter last season.##NAJAVA_MECA_8246435##The Blues again offered an extension of cooperation, a contract for two plus one year, but the England national team midfielder refused. With his contract expiring next summer, Chelsea had little choice. The Blues first accepted an offer from Aston Villa in June, but – Gallagher did not want to move to Birmingham.Now a more tempting offer has arrived from Madrid. Island media reported that Atletico sent an offer in the amount of 40,000,000 euros to Stamford Bridge. And Chelsea accepted again – with the rumor that the 24-year-old Gallagher is now willing to collaborate.Chelsea have no room to manoeuvre here. Villa offered 10,000,000 euros more, but Gallagher would not listen. Although it suits the Blues to at least sell him to a club outside of England.So far, it has been speculated that Tottenham, West Ham, and Everton also want Gallagher, but none of them made a concrete offer.Conor Gallagher’s stats last season…Will he be a big loss for Chelsea? 📊🔵 pic.twitter.com/kaomy2EyVQ— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 1, 2024
