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

Per talkSPORT, 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.

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.

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.

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.