Chelsea looked to be the answer to the problem as they agreed a €40m (£34.5m) deal to sign 20-year-old striker Samu Omorodion from Atleti, but the young forward has since turned down the chance to move to Stamford Bridge.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
The Blues are now in talks over a move for Joao Felix, who spent time on loan with the club last year, scoring four Premier League goals in 16 appearances.
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Joao Felix is open to moving to Chelsea, facilitating Gallagher’s transfer in the process
There are plenty of moving parts to the deals, but there is will from all sides to complete Gallaghers move to Spain as he has been told he will not have the prominent role in the first team he enjoyed last season if he is to be at the club for the forthcoming campaign.
Both Chelsea and Atletico Madrid get their new league campaigns underway in the coming days, with the Premier League outfit taking on Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, while the La Liga club go to Villarreal on Monday night.
