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Updated August 6, 2024

Transfer Updates: Julian Alvarez & Conor Gallagher!

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The new season is about to start, and clubs are still setting up the team by buying and selling players. Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, have been a po...

Transfer Updates: Julian Alvarez & Conor Gallagher!

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The new season is about to start, and clubs are still setting up the team by buying and selling players. Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, have been a powerhouse in the English Premier League for the last several seasons. The defending champions are very close to selling Julian Alvarez in this ongoing transfer window. Meanwhile, Chelsea are also in talks to sell Conor Gallagher.

Julian Alvarez to Leave Man City!

It is something the Man City fans did not expect before! Julian Alvarez, the Argentine youngster who joined Man City Back in 2022 from River Plate and proved his potential under Pep Guardiola, is very close to leaving the English club. Spanish club Atletico Madrid are very interested in signing him and have sent their second proposal for Alvarez. Last week, Atletico Madrid started negotiating with Man City and sent their first bid of €70m, including ad-ons. But Man City have rejected the proposal as they demand more for the Argentine World Cup winner. However, Atletico Madrid did not Go away from the deal and have made an improved deal worth €75m. There is a belief that Man City would accept the bid and let Julian Alvarez leave. Julian Alvarez has also agreed on the personal term with the Spanish club. In 2022, Man City brought Julian Alvarez from River Plate for just €14m. Alvarez has won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, and the FA Cup for Man City in just two years. Julian Alvarez was one of the key players in the Qatar World Cup for Argentina. Julian Alvarez played 54 games for Man City in the last season across all competitions, contributing 19 goals and 13 assists. He has also played 36 games so far for Argentina.

Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid

Spanish club Atletico Madrid are working on multiple deals. Apart from Julian Alvarez, they are also close to signing Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher. Conor Gallagher is in the final year of his contract with Chelsea, and Chelsea did not want to renew the contract. Two other clubs are also interested in signing Gallager. Aston Villa sent a better offer to Chelsea, but the midfielder has decided to join Atletico Madrid. Tottenham Hotspur also contacted for Gallagher. However, Chelsea accepted the bid of £34m from Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher. Everything is positive between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid. Conor Gallagher will have the medical test very soon. When asked why Chelsea selling their academy players, manager Enzo Maresca said, "This is not Chelsea's problem. This is the rules problem. The clubs are compelled to sell players because of the rules. It's not a Chelsea problem, it is a Premier League problem. The intention from Chelsea is not to sell - but the rules in the end make us."

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