Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has opened up on Conor Gallagher's future amid interest from Atletico Madrid.

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• Maresca addresses Gallagher's transfer talk
• Atletico want to sign player
• Midfielder to join Chelsea squad at Cobham

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  It was reported on Tuesday that La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Gallagher this summer. It's said that the Blues are willing to offload the England international for €35-40m (£29m-33m) and negotiations are underway between the two clubs.

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• WHAT ENZO MARESCA SAID

  Speaking to reporters, the former Leicester boss said: "Conor will be back with us at Cobham. He will be there in the next few days. When the window is open anything can happen, not only for Conor."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Other than Atletico, Tottenham and Aston Villa have also been linked with a move for the England international in the past. The West London side could be forced to sell the Three Lions star despite him emerging as a key player last season as they likely need to balance the books to fall in line with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

  Maresca's men will play three more friendly matches against Club America, Manchester City and Real Madrid before leaving the U.S.

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