Atletico Madrid they received a boost in their push to sign Chelsea star Conor Gallagher.
Los Rojiblancos are looking to bolster their midfield options ahead of the 2024/25 season and Gallagher is a surprise target.
However, the main current obstacle in Madrid seems to be a difference of opinion, with Diego Simeone preferring Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino.
In contrast, Sporting director Andrea Berta wants Gallagherwith the English international expected to cost around €25m compared to €30m for Merino.
Both players are in the last year of their current contracts and exits are most likely before the new campaign.
According to reports from AS Diaryformer Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier advised Gallagher to accept a move to Madrid, during his time in the England camp at Euro 2024.
Gallagher is said to have asked Trippier about life under Simeone and the experienced full back had nothing but praise for the Argentine and his time in Madrid.
Trippier made 86 appearances for Atletico in two and a half seasons at the club and won the 2020/21. The league title
