Conor Gallagher says he is “really excited” to apply under new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca and the England midfielder strongly suggests he stay at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer transfer deadline.
It’s possible the Blues are simply looking to take credit for Gallagher as he approaches the final year of his contract. As a graduate of the academy, its sale can be seen as a natural benefit in Chelsea’s books, making it very important to meet profits and sustainability. Rules (PSR).
Aston Villa and Tottenham have been strongly connected with Gallagher in recent weeks. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are also in the draw as they analyze their options in midfield.
But Gallagher has been a Chelsea fan since his formative years and made it clear, after playing England’s entire 3-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Monday night, that he was looking to remain in west London to work under the leadership of new manager Maresca.
“[The appointment] is exciting,” the 24-year-old told Sky Sports. “I heard and saw some very clever things. Me and everyone at Chelsea are excited to paint with him. We need to get Chelsea back to where they were. ” We belong so that with the new manager we can progress to where we belong. “
Maresca is an unknown, having never reached any of Europe’s top five leagues, but his progressive taste for football helped Leicester win the league title last season.
Despite Gallagher’s preference to remain with the Blues, his long future may be in the hands of others. Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly recently made it clear that he has no plans to allow players to terminate their contracts and leave for free.
Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum last month, Boehly said: “The truth is, in European football, a seven-year contract is a five-year contract, because you will never let a contract expire until last year. “”Either I make the contract bigger or I see what is more productive for the player and the club. “
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Gallagher isn’t the only local skill at risk of being ignored by Chelsea’s sporting administrators this summer. While Tosin Adarabioyo is set to sign as a free agent, fellow defender Trevoh Chalobah is in position to take on a new challenge.
Armando Broja is also expected to be sold at auction after a disappointing loan spell at Fulham. Clubs in the Premier League and across Europe are keeping an eye on the striker, with Chelsea hoping to get £30m from his sale.
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