Chelsea Transfer News Roundup: Conor Gallagher not in talks for La Liga move; Blues plan modified offer for French star, and more - June 21, 2024
Chelsea are working to improve their squad after failing to reach their goals in the 2023-24 campaign. The Blues finished second in the Premier League, ending the season without silverware, which eventually cost Mauricio Pochettino his job.
Meanwhile, midfielder Conor Gallagher is not in talks to move to La Liga. Elsewhere, the Blues are planning to include a player in their offer for Michael Olise.
On that note, here's a look at the key Chelsea transfer stories as on June 21, 2024:
Conor Gallagher not in talks for La Liga move, says Fabrizio Romano
Conor Gallagher is not in talks to join Atletico Madrid this summer, according to acclaimed transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The midfielder's contract at Chelsea expires next campaign, but he hasn't signed an extension yet.
Gallagher's future is subject to speculation, with the player linked with Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa. Recent reports have said that Los Rojiblancos also have their eyes on the 24-year-old.
However, in his column for Caught Offside, Romano has refuted those claims.
“Despite reports of a bid from Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher, I’m not aware of any offer being made," wrote Romano.
He continued:
"Nothing concrete is happening now, firstly because Gallagher won’t entertain any negotiation during the Euros and also because Chelsea want a £50m fee for the player, something almost impossible for Atletico Madrid now. So at this point, there’s nothing concrete apart from appreciation for the player.”
Gallagher was an omnipresent figure for the Blues in the 2023-24 campaign, registering seven goals and nine assists in 50 games across competitions.
Chelsea plan player-plus-cash offer for Michael Olise
Chelsea are planning to include Trevoh Chalobah in their offer for Michael Olise, according to GIVEMESPORT. The Blues have identified the French forward as a priority target for this summer, following an impressive 2023-24 campaign with Crystal Palace.
Olise missed the first half of the season due to injuries but still racked up 10 goals and six assists in 19 games across competitions. Recent reports have suggested that the Stamford Bridge hierarchy are in talks to sign the 22-year-old this summer.
However, prising him away from Selhurst Park won't be an easy task. The Eagles are likely to demand a handsome fee for their prized asset, and Chelsea are hoping to sweeten the deal by offering Chalobah as part of the deal.
The defender is a forgotten man at the club and not part of their plans for the future. Despite Thiago Silva's departure, the Blues are ready to let Chalobah go, perhaps because they have already signed Tosin Adarabioyo as the Brazilian's replacement.
Blues remain in hunt for Samu Omorodion
Chelsea remain keen to take Samu Omorodion to Stamford Bridge, according to acclaimed transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The Blues are planning to sign a new striker this summer, with Romelu Lukaku likely to leave.
The Belgian spent the 2023-24 campaign on loan at AS Roma and is unlikely to last the summer at Stamford Bridge. Omorodion has been identified as a candidate to take his place in Enzo Maresca'a squad. However, Atletico Madrid have rejected their advances so far. The London giants recently offered €40 million for the 20-year-old, but it was turned down as well.
Chelsea remain desperate to take Omorodion to English and won't give up on him just yet. However, the Spaniard isn't too keen to move to Stamford Bridge and wants to stay and establish himself at the Civitas Metropolitan Stadium.