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Atletico Madrid and Chelsea on Verge of Major Transfer Deals

August 7, 2024 at 10:19:52 AM GMT+5:30

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are close to finalizing deals for midfielder Conor Gallagher and striker Samu Omorodion, with a reported fee of £38m each. Gallagher is expected to sign a five-year contract and will undergo a medical in Madrid this week. The deals are not yet finalized, but sources say they are getting very close. Atletico have also agreed personal terms with Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, who is integral to these transfers. Omorodion's signing was dependent on Atletico finding a replacement, and the striker had an impressive season on loan at Deportivo Alaves with eight goals in 35 appearances in LaLiga.

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Chelsea and Atletico Madrid on Cusp of Dual Mega-Deals

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are reportedly on the verge of completing two major transfer deals involving Conor Gallagher and Samu Omorodion.

Gallagher to Atletico

England international Gallagher has emerged as a hot commodity after impressing on loan at Crystal Palace last season. According to reports, Chelsea and Atletico have agreed on a fee of £38 million for the 22-year-old midfielder. Gallagher is expected to sign a five-year contract and undergo a medical in Madrid this week.

Omorodion to Join the Red and Whites

Striker Omorodion, who spent last season on loan at Deportivo Alaves, is also reportedly set to move to Atletico Madrid for a similar fee of £38 million. The signing of Omorodion, a promising young forward, is said to have been dependent on Atletico finding a replacement for the departing Joao Felix.

Background

Conor Gallagher has been a key figure in the English Premier League since his breakthrough at Crystal Palace. The midfielder has represented England at various youth levels and is seen as a future star of the national team. Samu Omorodion, on the other hand, is a rising talent who has impressed in the Spanish La Liga with Alaves.

Reported Details

Sources close to the negotiations have indicated that the deals are not yet finalized but are in the advanced stages. Both players are expected to sign long-term contracts with their new clubs.

Top 5 FAQs and Answers

  1. When will the deals be finalized? They are expected to be completed within the next few days.
  2. What is the transfer fee for each player? Both Gallagher and Omorodion are reported to cost £38 million.
  3. When will Gallagher undergo his medical? The midfielder is expected to travel to Madrid this week for his medical.
  4. Why is Omorodion's signing dependent on Atletico finding a replacement? It was a condition of the deal that Atletico would secure a replacement for Joao Felix before signing Omorodion.
  5. What is the impact of Julian Alvarez on these transfers? Alvarez's signing from Manchester City has facilitated these moves by providing Atletico with additional funds and squad depth.
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