Conor Gallagher has been linked with a move away from Chelsea in recent months, with Tottenham interested in him.
Conor Gallagher was expected to leave Chelsea during the summer transfer window, but he ended up staying at Stamford Bridge. A report from Football Insider claims that the Blue are now ready to open contract talks with the 23-year-old following his recent resurgence.
Apparently, Mauricio Pochettino has decided that he wants to keep the midfielder at the club, and it remains to be seen whether all parties can come to an agreement soon. Gallagher has always wanted to continue at Stamford Bridge, and the club’s decision to offer him a new deal will certainly delight the £50,000-a-week midfielder.
The 23-year-old is highly rated in the Premier League, and he could develop into a quality player for Chelsea in the coming seasons. The Blues have spent a substantial amount of money on new midfielders but the 23-year-old has had ample game time so far. Reports have claimed that he is content at Chelsea.
It will be interesting to see if he can cement his place in the starting lineup. The midfielder has started all seven games in the Premier League so far this season. Meanwhile, at £50,000-a-week wages, he would feel he deserves a better pay.
The England international has been handed the opportunity to captain the club this season as well in the absence of Reece James. The fact that he wants to continue at Stamford Bridge should help Chelsea secure a renewal with him soon.
He has been linked with clubs like Tottenham Hotspur in recent months, and Chelsea’s decision to secure his long-term future could prove to be a wise move. The 23-year-old will be hoping to play regularly for Chelsea in the coming months and establish himself as a regular starter for the England national team as well.
With the 2024 European Championships coming up next summer, Gallagher needs to play regularly at the club level and he will certainly seek gametime assurances before committing to a new contract with the club.
Meanwhile, the contract development will come as a major blow to clubs like Tottenham, who were hoping to sign him. It remains to be seen whether the North London giants decide to move on to other targets now.
