According to the latest report from the Spanish newspaper As, Atletico Madrid Football Club has encountered a difficult hurdle on the way to strengthen their midfield. They made an offer to Chelsea Football Club for 24-year-old English midfielder Gallagher with an initial offer of 20 million euros, which has been decisively rejected by the Chelsea side.
Atletico's motivation for this bid for Gallagher is very clear, as they hope to further enhance the team's competitiveness by bringing in this young and promising midfielder. During the European Cup, Atletico defender Trippier established a good relationship with Gallagher and strongly recommended Atletico to the latter. Trippier's recommendation undoubtedly opened the door to the La Liga giants for Gallagher, who himself is looking forward to joining Atletico.
Gallagher's contract with Chelsea is set to expire in 2025, but the club reportedly has no intention of keeping the midfield star on a long-term basis. The news is certainly a positive sign for Atletico, who see the feasibility of signing Gallagher from Chelsea. However, Chelsea, for their part, have higher expectations for Gallagher's transfer fee, rejecting Atletico's initial offer of €20 million and demanding a higher transfer fee in return.
Atletico Madrid have not given up on their pursuit of Gallagher in the face of Chelsea's rejection. They are well aware of the potential and value of the young midfielder and are willing to pay more for it. Therefore, Atletico's management is considering raising the offer to meet the demands of Chelsea's side and strive to complete the transfer deal as soon as possible.
For Gallagher, joining Atletico will be a major turning point in his career. He will have the opportunity to show his strength in La Liga and play with many world-class stars. At the same time, Atletico's tactical system and style of play will also provide strong support for his growth.
