CRYSTAL PALACE are reportedly ready to launch a summer bid for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.
The 21-year-old starred on loan at Charlton and Swansea last term before moving into the Premier League with a stint at West Brom.
Conor Gallagher has been linked to Crystal Palace after impressing at West BromCredit: Getty Images – Getty
According to the Express, Gallagher has caught the eye of the Eagles as they plot a summer overhaul.
Speculation over the future of manager Roy Hodgson persists and the squad is also thought to be set for a revamp.
A staggering 11 players are out of contract at Selhurst Park this summer.
Chelsea would reportedly want around £9million for Gallagher with the midfielder under contract until 2025.
Whether or not Thomas Tuchel believes the youngster has a future role in his first-team remains to be seen with the Blues tipped to once again spend big in the summer.
Fellow young midfielder Billy Gilmour impressed on his occasional first-team runouts before the German arrived but has often not made the bench since.
Palace are also linked with a move for John Lundstram, who is out of contract at Sheffield United in the summer.
The Blades and Baggies are fighting for their lives at the bottom of the Premier League but Gallagher in particular has impressed this season.
He has notched a pair of goals and assists in 24 appearances, with manager Sam Allardyce praising the player’s talents.
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He said last month: “What’s happened with Conor is that, for a young man, I think his performances have been pretty consistent.
“I hope that grows and gets better and better.
“What I’ve liked to see from him, in terms of the pressure of defeats that have been happening, is that it doesn’t seem to be affecting him much and he still tries to play as best he possibly can.
“Obviously there is room for everybody to improve, and him, but maybe with the help of the new players he can get even better.”
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