Chelsea are assessing potential replacements ought to Conor Gallagher depart the membership.
Sky Sports activities Information understands certainly one of a number of choices they’re eager on is Matt O’Riley at Celtic.
O’Riley has been the topic of bids from Atalanta this summer time, and he has additional curiosity from different golf equipment within the Premier League and overseas.
Atletico Madrid, who’ve agreed a £34m cope with Chelsea for Gallagher, made a bid for O’Riley in January.
Talks are persevering with between Gallagher and Chelsea this weekend to discover a resolution to his future.
The England worldwide has been advised he’ll solely be a squad participant underneath Enzo Maresca, with the brand new Blues boss favouring a possession-heavy type of play at Chelsea.
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Sky Sports activities’ Melissa Reddy delivers the most recent from the Chelsea camp surrounding their midfielder Gallagher
Gallagher is assessing his choices.
As issues stand he can discuss to Atletico, comply with Chelsea’s two-year contract provide with the choice of a 3rd yr, or see out his present one which expires in 2025 whereas ready to see if another golf equipment are available for him both this summer time or January.
Chelsea accepted a bigger bid from Aston Villa for Gallagher this summer time, however he determined to reject a transfer to Villa Park and keep at Stamford Bridge. Spurs stay thinking about Gallagher.
Chelsea would favor to promote him to a membership overseas somewhat than a Premier League rival.
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