Conor Gallagher is closing in on a move to Atletico Madrid after Chelsea entered direct talks with the La Liga side over a deal, according to reports.
The Blues are looking to bring in some money this summer from sales and Gallagher would represent the best type of departure with their former academy graduate .
Gallagher played 37 Premier League matches for last season, contributing five goals and seven assists, and has become a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge.
But he is clearly not going to be part of Enzo Maresca s plans and the Chelsea board seem keen to offload the midfielder this summer after bringing in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Omari Kellyman, Renato Veiga, Caleb Wiley and Marc Guiu.
The Blues have already moved on Lewis Hall, Omari Hutchinson …