Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca believes Conor Gallagher move to Atletico Madrid will take time as the details behind the move are complicated.

Gallagher is entering the final year of his contract at the Blues. And has recently reject a new three- year deal being offered to him amid speculation. He is a target for La Liga giants Atletico Madrid. Who are prepare to pay £ 34million ( around € 40m ) for the player .

However, the new Italian boss believes the behind-the-scenes process will take time. As the players themselves appear to be unhappy with the wage conditions.   UFABET

” To be honest , I do n’t know anything yet. ” Maresca told Football London .

“Let’s wait and see what happens when he reports to Cobham.”  

“I know from the first meeting with the club that there was interest in Conor. But now I want to focus on pre-season.” 

That means that after the pre – season tour game against Real Madrid (6 August ). The homegrown midfielder is likely to remain with the team temporarily. Possibly even featuring in the Premier League opener against Man City ( 18 August )  .

Amid interest from Premier League pair Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. Gallagher has turn down a couple of fresh contract offers. With Chelsea only willing to give him a two-year contract extension with an option of an additional year.