Leeds United and Aston Villa could miss out on Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher, as he is reportedly close to joining West Bromwich Albion instead. According to reports from the Sunday Mirror (printed edition, 13/09/2020), Gallagher is close to joining West Brom on loan, with the player keen to play under Slaven Bilic in the Premier League. A host of clubs including Leeds, West Ham, Aston Villa, and Newcastle have registered interest in signing the 20-year-old who impressed heavily on loan at Swansea last season from Chelsea. Crystal Palace were initially leading the race for his signature, but the Eagles cannot sign him now after they signed Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea. The England U-21 international joined Chelsea’s academy at the age of eight, but he is yet to make a first-tea...
Report: Newcastle looking to lure midfielder away from PL giants, West Ham keen as well – originally posted on Sportslens.com Newcastle are interested in signing the Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher this summer. The youngster was on loan at Swansea this past season and he made quite an impression in the Championship. The attacking midfielder seems ready for a step up to the Premier League and a move to Newcastle could give him the platform he needs. He is unlikely to get too many first-team chances at Chelsea next season. The Blues already have Mount, Ziyech at their disposal and they have been linked with the likes of Havertz as well. As per Northern Echo, Newcastle have already formally registered their interest in the attacking midfielder but they are not the only ones after him...