Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has been linked with a move away from the West London club in recent months.
Conor Gallagher was a target for Tottenham Hotspur during the January transfer window. But the North London club failed to get the deal done because of his asking price. The 24-year-old is reportedly valued at around £50 million, and Chelsea are now holding internal talks over his future as per Rudy Galetti.
Chelsea have spent freely since the Todd Boehly-led takeover, and they need to comply with financial regulations now. They cannot hope to bring in new players without balancing the books. So, they could look to sacrifice a first-team star so that they can raise some funds for new signings.
Gallagher is certainly a bankable asset for them, and it remains to be seen whether Chelsea decide to sell him. The 24-year-old has been a key player for Chelsea this season, and he has captained them multiple times. Selling him would certainly weaken the squad, and Chelsea will have to bring in a quality replacement.
Tottenham should look to take advantage
Meanwhile, the development could come as a boost for clubs like Tottenham, who have been hoping to sign him. Tottenham need a hard-working midfielder like him, and the 24-year-old should prove to be a quality acquisition for them. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can take advantage of the situation and sign the player for a reasonable price.
Meanwhile, Gallagher has a contract with Chelsea until the summer of 2025, and the Blues will have to sell him this summer if he does not renew his contract. They cannot afford to lose the player as a free agent next year.
Gallagher is certainly a quality central midfielder who has proven himself in the Premier League. He is certainly good enough to play for big clubs like Tottenham, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
The Chelsea Academy graduate will want to continue at his boyhood club. But the decision could be out of his hands if Chelsea are intent on raising money at the end of the season. The club will have to deal with their financial situation and Gallagher is certainly one of the players who could be sacrificed.
