Conor Gallagher has been extensively linked with a transfer away from Chelsea after a summer deal to Tottenham fell through.
Conor Gallagher, despite being an important player for Chelsea, has been extensively linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge for some time. The 23-year-old midfielder’s future in west London is becoming increasingly questionable as the Blues try to balance the books and avoid Financial Fair Play violations.
Since taking over the club from Roman Abramovich in May 2022, Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have spent about £1 billion on new players. Fast forward about 18 months, and the American billionaires are catching up, and they are willing to cash in on academy potential to raise capital.
But there is one problem in this case: Gallagher has established himself as a regular in Chelsea‘s starting lineup, and Mauricio Pochettino is determined to retain him there at all means. This season, the England international has made 16 Premier League appearances for the Blues, scoring four goals.
While Gallagher may not be as skilled in the final third as others, he frequently leads the press like a border collie herding sheep. Anyway, with everything out of the way, football.london has looked into Gallagher‘s future.
What has Mauricio Pochettino said?
Pochettino highlighted why Gallagher is so important to him and the club ahead of the Blues’ Carabao Cup quarterfinal against Newcastle United on Tuesday. “He’s important because of Chelsea values,” he explained.
“He’s a product of the academy,” says the narrator. Of course, he enjoys the club and is dedicated to it. On the pitch, you may witness him run, play and fight. He goes to great lengths to win. Yes, I believe he is a very significant player, the type of player that the coaching staff and squad seek.”
What information do we have regarding this rumour?
This time last year, football.london knows, Chelsea was actively seeking to sell the Cobham graduate. Then, in the summer, Tottenham were among numerous English Premier League clubs interested in signing him, with Ange Postecoglou known to be a great fan.
Newcastle United and West Ham United have also showed interest in signing the England international. Liverpool were thought to be interested in signing Gallagher early in the transfer window, but a deal fell through after Jurgen Klopp signed Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai instead.
How much time is remaining on Gallagher’s contract?
Gallagher’s contract with Chelsea expires in 18 months. His contract is set to expire in June 2025, therefore the Blues are in a race against time to keep him in west London.
How much will he cost?
Gallagher is worth roughly €60 million (£51.2 million) according to the CIES Football Observatory. Transfermarkt, on the other hand, values the Englishman at €40 million (£34.5 million).
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