On August 2, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Chelsea have told Gallagher he will only be a bench player if he stays at the club.
He said this is also why Chelsea only offered Gallagher a 2+1 deal, which was rejected on both Wednesday and June. There are concerns that Maresca’s possession-heavy style may not suit Gallagher and he may not get as many starts as last season.
Chelsea believe that offering Gallagher a long-term contract would be a mistake both from a footballing and financial perspective, and could also jeopardize his chances of playing for England at the 2026 World Cup.
An offer from Atlético Madrid is still under discussion, and they are understood to want an answer from Gallagher by Monday.
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