Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are on the verge of completing the transfers of Conor Gallagher and Samu Omorodion, with both clubs agreeing on a fee of £38 million (€42 million) per player, according to Sky Sports News.
Gallagher has received the green light to travel to Madrid, where he is scheduled to undergo a medical examination later this week. Following this, he is expected to sign a five-year contract with Atletico Madrid.
Although the deals are not yet finalized, sources close to the negotiations have indicated to Sky Sports News that they are nearing completion.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid has also reached an agreement on personal terms with Julian Alvarez. His transfer from Manchester City, valued at £82 million, is crucial to the other transactions involved. Chelsea’s acquisition of striker Omorodion was contingent on Atletico securing a replacement forward.
Last season, Omorodion scored eight goals in 35 La Liga appearances while on loan at Deportivo Alaves.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca recently commented on Gallagher’s role in the first team for the upcoming season and the club’s plans for his future.
Chelsea had agreed to a deal with Atletico Madrid worth around £34 million last week, as they were unable to reach an agreement with Gallagher on new contract terms to keep him at Stamford Bridge.
In the past few days, two other top-six Premier League clubs expressed interest in Gallagher, but he ultimately decided to join Atletico Madrid.
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