Chelsea and Atletico Madrid were in business during the summer, as Conor Gallagher made the move from Stamford Bridge to the Metropolitano. In 2025, there is a chance that a player will go the other way.
Pablo Barrios has had a strong start to the season, and has firmly established himself as a regular starter under Diego Simeone. However, this form has seen interest build in its services, and according to information from Caught OffsideChelsea are one of the clubs considering a move for the 21-year-old midfielder.
According to the report, Atleti would ask in the region of 60 million euros for Barrios, which Chelsea is believed to see as a main target. It is also reported that Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona have seen the youngster at some stage.
There is no doubt that Atletico Madrid will be desperate to retain the services of Barrios, who has begun to establish himself as a key player in recent months. It remains to be seen if they can fight the reported interest.
