According to the latest report from renowned transfer journalist Romano, Atletico Madrid have made significant progress in the transfer market, as they have reached a verbal agreement with Valencia FC and the player himself regarding the signing of Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. This news certainly breathes new life into Atletico Madrid's summer transfer program.
Romano noted that Atletico Madrid showed great interest and determination in signing Javi Guerra. They had several rounds of negotiations with the Valencia club and finally reached a consensus on the transfer. Meanwhile, the player himself is open to joining Atlético Madrid, and the two sides have already had initial communication on personal terms and reached a verbal agreement.
However, Atletico Madrid are not pinning all their hopes on Javi Guerra alone. They are also keeping an eye on Chelsea midfielder Gallagher. According to reports, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement on Gallagher's transfer fee of £34 million. But as of now, Gallagher has yet to give a final response to Chelsea's offer, making his future still full of variables.
Atletico Madrid, for their part, are clearly prepared to do both. If Gallagher does not accept Chelsea's offer, they will accelerate the deal for Javi Guerra early next week local time. This means that regardless of Gallagher's eventual decision, Atletico Madrid will be in a position to make a move in the transfer market and further strengthen their squad.
For Valencia, losing Javi Guerra would certainly be a huge loss. But considering the realities of the transfer market, they may only be able to get some financial compensation from Atletico Madrid's offer. As for Chelsea, Gallagher's destination will directly affect their midfield layout and transfer strategy. They need to choose between Gallagher and other potential targets to ensure the team can remain competitive in the new season.
