Chelsea are going to be willing to consider transfer bids for the sale of midfielder Conor Gallagher in the summer transfer window, confirms Fabrizio Romano. This comes after the 23-year-old scored for the Blues in their 2-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion in their recent Premier League clash.
Chelsea Ready to Look Into Summer Transfer Bids for Conor Gallagher
Liverpool Among Premier League Clubs Interested in Gallagher
The Blues are ready to make some sales in the summer to free up positions in their squad, especially in midfield. They are reportedly close to extending N’Golo Kante’s contract – but there are persisting issues with the contract extension of Mason Mount.
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Romano adds that Liverpool and Newcastle United are among the clubs to be eyeing a possible move for Gallagher if he becomes available in the summer. He wrote on his CaughtOffside column: “I’m aware there has been talk of Liverpool, Newcastle and others eyeing up Conor Gallagher. His departure this summer is a possibility, but nothing clear yet on clubs approaching him. There’s nothing advanced at this stage.
“Chelsea will consider bids as they need to sell some players but nothing is 100% decided yet.” So at this point, it doesn’t seem like Chelsea have completely finalized the summer departure of the midfielder, but could consider possible offers after the season is over.
Gallagher Possibly Fighting for Chelsea Future
The 23-year-old Englishman is already facing a lot of competition for a starting role at Stamford Bridge, with the arrival of record-signing Enzo Fernandez in the January transfer making things much more competitive in the midfield area.
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Gallagher, who Thomas Tuchel publicly admitted to having ‘loved’ during the midfielder’s loan spell at Crystal Palace last season, has been getting more minutes since Frank Lampard took over as interim manager. He produced an impressive performance against Brighton, scoring a fortunate goal. The 23-year-old, who has made 37 appearances so far this season and gotten three goal contributions (two goals, one assist) will need to consistently perform at a high level to remain at Stamford Bridge next season.
