West Ham United are keen on acquiring the services of 23-year-old Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher as they look to bolster their midfield.
According to a report by Football Insider, West Ham United want to sign Conor Gallagher ahead of next season. The Hammers are keen on strengthening their midfielder and have their eyes set on the Chelsea midfielder. And, they have started making moves to land him at the club. Meanwhile, they hope to conclude a deal for £30 million.
West Ham have officially started holding talks with their London rivals for the 23-year-old midfielder. And, they are confident about striking a deal with the Blues, who are open to the idea of letting him leave.
Gallagher has been a part of the Chelsea setup since his childhood days. He has come up the ranks at the club at some pace. The 23-year-old has been subject to multiple loan moves over the years to gain first-team experience. He came into the limelight while out on loan at Crystal Palace during the 2021/22 season.
Following an impressive loan spell, the Blues decided to keep him at the club for the 2022/23 season. And, the England international featured in a total of 45 matches and was on the pitch for just over 2,000 minutes. He was used as a substitute on the majority of the occasions and managed four goal contributions.
While he did a decent job, the 23-year-old who still has two years left on his deal is expected to be on the move in the ongoing summer. But, for that too the Blues will have to first complete a few signings. And, according to reports, they are very close to acquiring the services of Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
Meanwhile, West Ham United are keen on having Gallagher in their ranks. The Hammers are looking to strengthen their midfielder after having sold their star Declan Rice for a club-record fee. They have the cash and looking to make use of it by acquiring the services of the 23-year-old.
While the England international is on the radar of multiple clubs, the Hammers are the first to make a move for his service. They have started negotiations with Chelsea and are hoping to acquire his services for around £30 million. And it will be interesting to see if a move materialises.
