Gallagher back at Chelsea as Atletico move stalls

Conor Gallagher is expected to return to training at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground after landing back in London with his Atletico Madrid transfer in the balance. The England international, 24, was pictured in the La Liga club’s Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday and spent five days in a hotel in Madrid but has been unable to […]

Conor Gallagher is expected to return to training at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground after landing back in London with his Atletico Madrid transfer in the balance.

The England international, 24, was pictured in the La Liga club’s Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday and spent five days in a hotel in Madrid but has been unable to complete his £33m move.

It was halted because Chelsea’s £34.5m deal to sign Spanish striker Samu Omorodion collapsed over personal terms on Sunday.

The Spanish club need to make a major sale to fund their move for Gallagher after signing Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez for £81.5m on Monday.

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On Saturday, Atletico had posted a picture of Gallagher at their stadium saying he was there to “finalise his transfer”.