Conor Gallagher banished from Chelsea first-team as Blues look to force academy graduate out after accepting £33m Atletico Madrid offer

Chelsea have banished Conor Gallagher from the first-team as they attempt to find a suitor for their captain.

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• Gallagher wanted by Atletico Madrid
• Midfielder has rejected contract offers
• Determined to leave on his own terms

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per , Chelsea have informed Gallagher that he is no longer considered a first-team squad member. Atletico Madrid have had a bid accepted for the England international but he has yet to agree terms with the club.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Gallagher has rejected a two-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge and the club do not believe that he will fit into Enzo Maresca's possession-based system. His contract expires in 2025 and the Blues appear determined to receive a fee for the player, rather than allowing him to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Gallagher has been a key player for Chelsea and has clocked 95 appearances for the club, but there is a very real possibility that he will be sold. While he has yet to enter talks with Atletico, there is also reported interest from the Blues' bitter rivals Tottenham.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Chelsea play Manchester City, Real Madrid and Inter in their final pre-season friendlies before a clash with Pep Guardiola's team opens up their Premier League season.