Transfer latest: Chelsea accept Atlético’s Gallagher bid, Arsenal offer for Merino
Gallagher, in final year of his deal, must decide on move
Real Sociedad expected to accept Arsenal’s €30m bid for Merino
Gallagher has previously indicated a willingness to stay at his boyhood club if the conditions for a move do not meet his requirements and must decide whether to move to Atlético, who will play in the Champions League for a 12th consecutive season under Diego Simeone. He has rejected Chelsea’s offer of a new contract.
Gallagher, who has also attracted interest this summer from Tottenham and Aston Villa this summer, started 37 of Chelsea’s Premier League games last season, missing the other because of suspension. He captained the team in the majority of those games.
Arsenal have made a €30m bid for Mikel Merino which is expected to be accepted by Real Sociedad. Arsenal are trying to see off interest from Barcelona in the Spain midfielder, who was part of the squad that won Euro 2024. He appeared in every match but started only the final group game against Albania.