Aston Villa have shown interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, as the 24-year-old enters the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge without any progress on a renewal. With Gallagher’s future at Chelsea uncertain, Villa join Tottenham in expressing interest in the England international.
Despite the interest from other clubs, Gallagher remains open to staying with his boyhood club, which he joined at the age of eight. Both Chelsea and Villa, who have secured a spot in next season’s Champions League, must navigate Premier League profit and sustainability rules during their summer transfer activities.
Selling academy products like Gallagher could provide Chelsea with “pure profit,” allowing the club to spend more freely. Other academy graduates such as Trevoh Chalobah, Ian Maatsen, and Armando Broja are also potential candidates for sale.
In addition to targeting Gallagher, Chelsea have maintained their interest in Villa’s striker Jhon Duran, a 20-year-old who was on their radar in January. The club is also actively pursuing other attacking options and is expected to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer.
As the summer transfer window approaches, the future of Conor Gallagher remains a focal point, with several clubs monitoring the situation closely.
