There is currently some uncertainty at Atlético de Madrid regarding the future of Conor Gallagher, who remains in Madrid. The English midfielder has been in Spain for several days training to finalise a deal with Chelsea for his transfer. However, the fact that Samu Omorodion's deal with the Stamford Bridge team has fallen through forces them to change their plans.
The Spanish striker has been the main target of the London team for several months, launching numerous offers to the Metropolitano . Initially, Atlético de Madrid 's intention was to keep Samu Omorodion, considering him a very important asset for the future. However, the possibility of signing Julián Álvarez made the sporting management open the doors for the Melilla native to change teams.
Conor Gallagher, an unresolved future
The main victim of yesterday's incident with Chelsea is the British midfielder, who is still in Madrid. Conor Gallagher has already visited the Metropolitano and was present at one of the last training sessions in Majadahonda . Right now, he is training with a physical trainer at his hotel, according to Marcos Benito .
The sale of Samu Omorodion to Chelsea was closely linked to the arrival of the midfielder to Atlético de Madrid . Therefore, after the transfer of the Spaniard to the English team fell through, it has been left in the air what will happen with Conor Gallagher . The intention of both clubs is that this operation does not fall through, since Chelsea put a lot of pressure on transferring their captain.
Right now, his transfer is completely on hold while Atlético de Madrid look for a solution as quickly as possible. Conor Gallagher has all the abilities to be an important piece under Simeone , especially helping Koke. The Atletico captain will need a squire close to him who provides a lot of physicality in a season where too many games will be played.
A new system for Koke
One of the key factors that has been confirmed in pre-season is that the Atletico youth player will once again be a key player. Everything points to Simeone opting for a system with a striker flanked by two attacking midfielders and two central midfielders. In this way, Koke will be accompanied by another player in the engine room, with Rodrigo de Paul being the favourite for this.
However, Conor Callagher can bring something to the Atletico captain that the Argentine does not have: great physicality. The English midfielder has just had some great statistics in the Premier League both in attack and defence. In fact, he reminds many of the best Marcos Llorente , something that would be key for Koke in a longer than usual season.