It will be an uphill bаttle for Chelsea to even make the Champions League cut this season, never alone qualify for Europe, despite the club’s £1 billiоn investment in new players since Todd Boehly took over as manager at Stamford Bridge last year.
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino said following Sunday’s 2-0 loss to Everton that the club will have to return to the transfer market next month to improve their position in the Premier League, where they now sit in 12th place, 14 points below the top four.’
The Blues’ biggest problem is not scoring goals, so he will prioritize signing a striker. Ivan Toney of Brentford and Victor Osimhen of Napoli are two players he has his eye on.
The Daily Mail reports that Gallagher is being prepared for the chop as Chelsea prepares to unload players in order to afford either No. 9—a move that would cost more than £70 million.
If fresh terms cannot be reached in the next few weeks, the club is eager to transfer the player quickly because his contract only has 18 months left.
Although he has not yet received a formal offer of a new agreement, the 23-year-old’s alleged unwillingness to sign a long-term contract of up to eight years has become the norm since Boehly’s takeover, adding another layer of complexity to the negotiations.
The club’s decision to sell him in January is driven by a desire to avoid breаking any Profit & Sustainability Rules and capitalize on his potential, similar to Mason Mount’s situation before his sale to Manchester United.
London rivals Tottenham and West Ham were prominently connected with a deal for Gallagher last summer, with Tottenham continuing to be keen on his services, so there should be a lot of interest in him.
The England international has been a crucial part of Chelsea’s success this season, logging more minutes than any other player and even taking the helm on many occasions while Reece James was out with an ιnjury.
But some are scratching their heads over the choice to put the armband on him. Stuart Pearce, speaking to talkSPORT, had doubts about the player’s leadership abilities and experience, but he still loves Conor Gallagher and thinks he has a bright future.
But when I watch Conor Gallagher leading Chelsea Football Club—a team that I think has a shot at winning the league—I can’t help but be impressed. This is the Chelsea Football Club that has a captain of John Terry’s stature, I’m telling myself.
In due time, Conor may prove to be an excellent captain. But now isn’t the right time for him to lead Chelsea out. In my opinion, it also communicates the message that your football club could not have a more qualified captain.