According to reports from London, Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Aston Villa have their eyes on midfielder Conor Gallagher, although this transfer could cost one Villa’s players their move to Stamford Bridge as well.
The 23-years-old England international who arguably Chelsea’s best player in just concluded premier League campaign is now on the list to depart the club this summer.
The Englishman captained Chelsea on Saturday against Bournemouth might have enjoyed his last game for the club he was raised, Gallagher’s contract is about to expire in the coming year contract negotiations are been held by the club chiefs. It’s said that neither a new contract nor an extension has yet been finalized.
Meanwhile, Unai Emery’s Villla side having already secured a spot at the Champions League next season, are now in the race to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea, in a deal that might trigger a player swap deal.
London counterparts Tottenham Hotspur are also in contention for Conor Gallagher’s signature, but as it stands now Chelsea are reluctant for a sell as they’re weighing Mauricio Pochettino’s future at the club.
Chelsea and Aston Villa will reportedly consider a swap deal of Duran and Gallagher. Villas’ part of the potential agreement is Durán, a former Chelsea target (from January), who is a striker but young might provide.
