Chelsea have accepted a bid of ₤33 million pounds from Atlético Madrid for midfielder Conor Gallagher, and he is now free to discuss personal terms with the Spanish club.
The future of Gallagher has been a major issue for Chelsea, after he turned down the offer of a new three-year deal at his boyhood club.
Faced with the prospect of losing him for free at the end of this season, there was a willingness to sell him now, with a recognition that it would help Chelsea meet their financial targets.
Other Premier League sides like Tottenham and Aston Villa had been linked with a move for the England player, but the club rather that he went overseas, and Gallagher will realise his ambition to play Champions League football next season.
The player himself is reported to be keen on the move, so it is likely to go through as negotiations between his representatives and Atlético continue.
