Conor Gallagher’s position regarding a January departure from Chelsea has been disclosed amidst rumored interest from Tottenham.
Despite being elevated to vice-captain by Mauricio Pochettino and delivering standout performances for the Blues this season, the English international’s future at his childhood club seems uncertain.
Chelsea, seeking to balance the books after an extensive spending spree under new ownership, recognizes that selling a homegrown player would contribute significantly to their financial gains.
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Reports on Saturday suggested that negotiations between Chelsea and Tottenham are underway for a potential £50m deal, renewing interest from the summer transfer window.
However, the Evening Standard reports that Gallagher is likely to reject any move away from Chelsea in January, expressing a strong desire to continue with the Blues.
This decision comes as a setback for Spurs’ head coach Ange Postecoglou, who has acknowledged that his squad is currently not strong enough.
Furthermore, Chelsea’s plans to acquire a new striker may be hindered, as the funds from Gallagher’s potential sale were intended to support a move for Ivan Toney or Victor Osimhen.
When asked about Gallagher’s future at Chelsea last month, Pochettino said: ‘That is between the club and the player.
‘I don’t need to talk too much because it is not my decision. He is in the starting eleven in nearly all the games and is one of the captains. For me, he is the type of player that the club needs to have.’
Simultaneously, Pochettino expresses satisfaction with the ‘positive communication’ he shares with Chelsea’s sporting directors, emphasizing that the club is enthusiastically receptive to enhancing the squad.
