Conor Gallagher is the subject of negotiations between Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.
With 95 appearances in all competitions for the Blues, the 24-year-old is among the best players to come out of their program.
Though he is in the last year of his Stamford Bridge deal, he faces an unclear future in West London.
Gallagher is reportedly admired by Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone, who has identified the midfield player as his top summer transfer target.
The Spanish powerhouses and Chelsea have reportedly started direct negotiations over signing the England international, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The two teams are reportedly deep in negotiations over a contract valued at approximately £33.7 million.
Gallagher played in 50 games in all competitions and scored seven goals last season, making him a vital element of Mauricio Pochettino’s starting lineup.
However, the 24-year-old’s contract is set to expire in just one year, and the Blues are prepared to pay him a big summer salary.
Given that he was trained by the team, a sale would only be profitable for the West Londoners.
This summer, manager Enzo Maresca brought in Omari Kellyman, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Renato Veiga as well as other elite players to bolster his team.
Although Nicolas Jackson showed glimpses of brilliance in his first season at Stamford Bridge, they still appear to need a top-tier striker.
Victor Osimhen of Napoli has been linked to the Premier League team, but a deal is anticipated to cost them a huge transfer fee.
This summer, Chelsea may also consider Samu Omorodion, Jhon Duran, and Ivan Toney.