Chelsea remain interested in Samu Omorodion as they hold discussions over £30m transfer for Atletico Madrid youngster in a SEPARATE deal to Conor Gallagher’s move the other way

Chelsea remain interested in Atletico Madrid youngster Samu Omorodion.

The Blues have held talks with Atletico over a potential £30million move for the forward as they look to add to Enzo Maresca‘s attacking options.

Any deal for the 20-year-old would be separate from Conor Gallagher’s proposed transfer from Chelsea to Atletico. Gallagher is flying to Madrid to complete a £33.7million move.

Chelsea informed Gallagher that it was best for the academy product to move on, with the midfielder set to sign a five-year contract with Atletico.

Gallagher had been open to staying at Chelsea but wanted a longer-term deal than the offer he received of a two year deal with an option of another year. 

The Blues have held talks over a £30m move for Omorodion, who was on loan at Alaves

Any move involving Omorodion would be separate to Conor Gallagher’s switch to Atletico

Omorodion is part of Spain’s squad at the Olympics and found the net against Egypt in the group stages.  

AC Milan, Roma, Napoli, Nottingham Forest and West Ham are amongst the other clubs that are interested in Omorodion.

Omorodion joined Atletico in August 2023 as he signed a five-year contract.

He was subsequently sent on loan to Granada, for whom he scored eight goals in 34 LaLiga games. 

The prospect has also scored twice in seven appearances for Spain at Under-21 level.