Crystal Palace are optimistic about signing Conor Gallagher this summer, according to reports from The Sun.
Patrick Vieira, the new Palace boss, is looking to make a raft of new signings to give his squad a fresh look, and he has earmarked the Chelsea midfielder as a potential target.
Leeds United and Newcastle are also interested in signing Gallagher, but it seems Palace are optimistic about landing the 21-year-old.
Earlier this week, The Athletic reported that Leeds have made an approach to sign the midfielder on loan. The Whites have already signed Lewis Bate from Chelsea, but Gallagher is expected to represent the senior squad.
The report claimed that Gallagher has been tracked by Leeds ‘throughout the summer’, so expect the Whites to fight tooth and nail to beat Palace for his signature.
They have pitched the transfer to him already and want to wrap up the deal before the start of the new Premier League season.
Gallagher is a highly-rated young midfielder who spent last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion, where he duly impressed.
He made 28 league starts for the Baggies, and he would be a smart signing for both Palace and Leeds.
At the moment he is not in Thomas Tuchel’s immediate plans, but the Blues do not want to consider a permanent bid for Gallagher.
Palace are also looking to sign Joachim Andersen and Ozan Kabak to bolster their defence.
Newcastle have been linked with a move for Gallagher, but the Magpies have earmarked Joe Willock as their top target this summer.
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