Report provides key update in the Tottenham-Conor Gallagher saga
By Manuel Meza
Although Chelsea is reportedly eager to offload Conor Gallagher this summer, the player seems resolute in his desire to remain at the club. Gallagher is hopeful that his performances at Euro 2024 will persuade the Blues to retain him.
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Gallagher for nearly a year, and with the midfielder entering the final year of his contract, there are significant doubts about his future. Chelsea are eager to raise funds to comply with Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), and selling Gallagher would be highly beneficial, as any transfer fee would be pure profit given his status as an academy graduate.
However, at 24, Gallagher is keen on securing a new contract and is reluctant to leave his boyhood club. He is determined not to be forced into a transfer this summer, according to Football Insider. Both Aston Villa and Spurs have shown interest in Gallagher, but reports suggest he would turn down a move.
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Report provides key update in the Tottenham-Conor Gallagher saga
The latest from Standard Sport corroborates this idea, claiming Gallagher aims to make his mark on the international stage this summer, hoping to convince Chelsea to drop the idea of selling him. It is said Gallagher will be “difficult to prise away” from Chelsea despite interest from other clubs and the Blues indicating they are “ready to sell” him.
After an impressive display for England against Serbia on Sunday, Gallagher believes his performances in Germany this summer could “have a positive impact on how he is viewed at Chelsea.” His determination to remain with Chelsea and his performances on the international stage could play a crucial role in his future.
Chelsea are unlikely to sell Gallagher. They have enough peripheral players they can move on to raise the necessary funds to satisfy PSR. Subsequently, they will likely invest in a new contract for Gallagher, keeping him at the club long-term.