August 2 – According to multiple British media outlets, Chelsea have informed midfielder Conor Gallagher that he will be temporarily excluded from the first-team squad when he reports to the club next week, as he has refused to accept a contract extension or a transfer.
It is understood that Chelsea have accepted an offer from Atlético Madrid for the player, but Gallagher does not want to leave the club. The 24-year-old’s contract with Chelsea expires in June next year, and he has rejected two recent two-year contract offers from Chelsea, citing dissatisfaction with the length of the deal. Gallagher would prefer to sign a longer contract with Chelsea.
According to British media reports, Chelsea have directly informed the player that he will not train with the first-team squad upon the team’s return from its pre-season tour in the US. The reason given is that the player does not fit manager Mauricio Pochettino’s possession-based tactical approach.
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