Conor Gallagher has returned to London after his proposed move from Chelsea to Atlético Madrid was put on hold, with the England midfielder expected to resume training with the club’s under-21 squad. Atlético had agreed a £34m fee for Gallagher, who has spent the past week in the Spanish capital after completing his medical.
The collapse of Chelsea’s move for striker Samu Omorodion has left the deal in jeopardy, with Atlético needing to sell another player in order to finance their move for the 24-year-old England international. Talks over the re-signing of João Félix are believed to be continuing, with the Portugal forward having expressed an interest in returning to Stamford Bridge after spending six months there on loan in 2023.
