Atletico Madrid they still have work to do to finish a deal for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher.
Los Rojiblancos are pushing hard to secure a deal to bring the England international to the Spanish capital.
As speculation grows, Chelsea have set a deadline of August 5 for an agreement to be reached.
Both sides want a firm decision before pre-season training starts to ramp up from next week.
Chelsea are happy to let Gallagher make the final call, but they are ready for him to leave, despite the fact that they have not yet agreed personal terms in Madrid.
Blues boss Enzo Maresca was asked for an update on the latest situation during his pre-season tour of the USA with Gallagher tomorrow.
“Currently there is no news. The only thing I can say is that he was in contact with the club to find a solution, I don't think anything new,” according to reports from The sports world.
“In football, every summer, clubs have problems with some players and, in the end, they find a solution and everyone is happy. I hope the same can happen here.”
Even if the deal drags on until next week, Chelsea are unlikely to ask Gallagher to make the trip to the US, and they will not return to the UK until August 8.
