These are some crazy times in the transfer market for Atlético de Madrid. The red-and-white club managed to close the signings of Connor Gallagher and Julián Álvarez very quickly, but this could change. The arrival of the English midfielder depended on another deal between Gil Marín and Chelsea.
Samu Omorodion was set to go to the London club, while Gallagher would wear red and white for the next few seasons. This was practically a swap of cards, as the same amount was to be paid for each player, but this has fallen through. Samu will not play for Chelsea next season, as the "blues" have broken the agreement they had with Gil Marín.
This means that Gallagher , who has been in Madrid for three days waiting for everything to be cleared up, might not sign for Atlético Madrid. Now, everything hangs in the balance and the clubs are still negotiating to find a solution.
Gallagher prefers not to speak
This morning, a journalist from El Chiringuito caught Connor Gallagher entering his hotel . He asked him about his current situation and about the supposed collapse of the operation: "I don't know anything, I'm just going to my hotel."
The Englishman did not want to go into any further explanations, as he will surely be experiencing a certain amount of nervousness these days. At the moment, he is training separately, as he cannot join the group as he does not yet have a contract with Atlético de Madrid . Something will be known in the next few hours about the operation, but Gallagher's state of uncertainty must be very high.
Joao Felix as a savior
Following Chelsea's recent refusal to close a deal that has already been agreed with Samu Omorodion, the name of Joao Felix has emerged. The Portuguese striker is looking for a way out and could be Samu Omorodion's replacement in the deal. The English club are looking at Atletico Madrid for another player and the Portuguese is a clear option.
According to Matteo Moretto and Fabrizio Romano, Joao is looking forward to the option of returning to Chelsea. He has already been on loan there for half a season and is convinced by the option, the English club are just waiting for them to make a 100% decision on him. The best option for Gallagher is Joao Felix and he is surely praying that everything can be sorted out as soon as possible.