Samu Omorodion Becomes a Target for Chelsea Rivals, Giving a Lift to Conor Gallagher Transfer

Reports suggest that despite rejecting Chelsea, Samu Omorodion might still end up in the Premier League before the summer window closes. The Atletico Madrid player surprisingly turned down a transfer to Stamford Bridge on Sunday due to disagreements over his contract and image rights.

This unexpected development puts Conor Gallagher’s proposed move to Atletico in jeopardy. If Atletico cannot secure a huge sale, the Gallagher transfer may fall through. Both clubs are exploring the possibility of Joao Felix returning to Chelsea for around £40 million, but it remains uncertain whether Enzo Maresca wants to bring Felix back.

There is a possibility Chelsea might not need to pursue an Atletico player, as the Daily Mail reports that three other Premier League clubs—West Ham, Bournemouth, and Wolves—are interested in Omorodion. Securing Omorodion could potentially resolve the Gallagher situation and free up funds for Chelsea to invest elsewhere.

Wolves and Bournemouth, having sold Pedro Neto to Chelsea and Dominic Solanke to Tottenham, are particularly in need of a forward. Bournemouth is also considering Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah as a potential replacement for Solanke.

Additionally, Bayer Leverkusen, Villarreal, and Real Betis are reportedly monitoring Omorodion’s situation. Chelsea had agreed to a £34.5 million fee for Omorodion, and a similar amount would be required for any buyer to facilitate Gallagher’s move.

Meanwhile, Gallagher remains eager to move to Spain and is currently in a Madrid hotel, unable to train with his new teammates. He has been maintaining his fitness independently while awaiting news on Atletico’s ability to raise the necessary funds.