Earlier this summer, rumors began circulating about Atletico Madrid’s interest in Conor Gallagher, but it was difficult to take them seriously at first. With Chelsea reportedly seeking €50m or more for the midfielder, it seemed unlikely that the Spanish club could afford such a transfer. However, the speculation has continued, and now it appears there are active discussions between the two clubs. Atletico reportedly made an initial bid of €20m, which was unsurprisingly rejected, but this has opened the lines of communication between the sides. Atletico Madrid is looking to strengthen their midfield with a defensively-minded player, and Gallagher is…

Chelsea’s pursuit of a right winger has been a defining storyline this summer. After their ambitious attempt to sign Michael Olise fell through, the club has been linked with several alternatives to fill the position. Recently, respected Chelsea journalist Ben Jacobs revealed a new name on the radar: Kaoru Mitoma. Writing for CaughtOffside, Jacobs reported that the Blues are closely monitoring the 27-year-old Brighton star. “I’m told that Kaoru Mitoma is liked [by Chelsea],” Jacobs shared, indicating growing interest from Stamford Bridge. Mitoma gained widespread attention during Roberto De Zerbi’s transformative first six months at Brighton, where he emerged as…