According to a new report from leading Spanish sports media outlet As, transfer talks between Atletico Madrid (Atletico) and Chelsea have stalled, but the two sides are still interested in resuming conversations in the future. The centerpiece of this negotiation involves the swap or transfer of Atletico striker Felix and Chelsea midfielder Gallagher.
Reports suggest that Atletico are keen to see Felix join Chelsea so that they can take the opportunity to sign Gallagher. However, negotiations are not going well at the moment, with both sides failing to agree on certain key clauses, leading to a temporary suspension of talks. Nonetheless, both Atletico and Chelsea have expressed an interest in re-opening talks in the future to find a possible solution.
Felix's recent situation has also attracted the attention of fans and media. According to reports, he did not take part in the team's joint practice today, but instead conducted personal training in the gym. The change stems from the discomfort he experienced in the recent match against Juventus, and in order to ensure his health, Atletico have decided to keep him away from high-intensity training for the time being. Nonetheless, Felix has continued to impress in preseason, scoring a goal against both Getafe and Juve, showing excellent attacking ability and adaptability.
For his part, Gallagher has returned to London, meaning he is not currently traveling with Chelsea to Spain for pre-season training. Meanwhile, another potential Atletico target, Omorodion, has practiced with the squad but his future is still up in the air.
In terms of transfer fees, Atletico have set a €60 million bid for Felix and are sticking to that stance without wavering. Whether it is Chelsea or other teams interested in bringing in Felix, they must pay this amount of transfer fee to take him away. This high price undoubtedly increases the difficulty of the transfer, but also reflects Atletico's recognition and confidence in Felix's value.
