According to the latest report from renowned journalist Ben Jacobs, Chelsea midfielder Gallagher's transfer has made significant progress. Gallagher will fly to Madrid today to further deal with transfer-related matters with Atletico Madrid and undergo a medical with the club.
Gallagher and Atletico have reportedly agreed a five-year contract deal. After Atletico agreed to pay a transfer fee of up to €40 million, Chelsea have released the midfield general, allowing him to travel to Madrid for the rest of the transfer process. The decision signals that Gallagher's career at Chelsea may be coming to an end, and also opens up a whole new La Liga journey for him.
Gallagher's future was in the spotlight during the opening of the transfer window. Apart from Atletico Madrid, two other clubs in the Premier League's top six have expressed strong interest in him and made inquiries. However, Gallagher himself seems to have made his decision, preferring a move to Atletico Madrid or a contract extension with Chelsea. Chelsea are still in discussions with Gallagher over a 2+1 contract extension, but it looks like Gallagher is more inclined to accept Atletico's offer.
Gallagher has just one year left on his contract with Chelsea, which is one of the reasons why Chelsea are in a hurry to settle his future in this transfer window. If Gallagher chooses not to renew his contract with Chelsea, then Chelsea will face the risk of losing the midfielder at a lower price or even for free next summer. As a result, Chelsea have made concessions on the transfer fee to facilitate Gallagher's move.
Gallagher's departure will undoubtedly have an impact on Chelsea's midfield lineup. However, for Atletico Madrid, the addition of Gallagher will be an important addition. The young midfielder has already shown his strength and potential in Chelsea, and his joining will further enhance Atletico's midfield strength, laying the foundation for the team to achieve better results in La Liga and the Champions League in the new season.
