Chelsea star who scored twice already in pre-season now set to leave club: Reports
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is reportedly being linked with an exit away from Stamford Bridge this summer as per Standard. PL duo of West Ham United and Tottenham are currently leading the race for the player.
Gallagher, 23, has been one of the standout players for the Blues during their ongoing preseason preparation in the US. The English midfielder has already bagged two goals, in the club's two preseason games against Wrexham and Brighton.
However, it looks as though his recent performances for Mauricio Pochettino's side won't secure his chances of staying at Chelsea next season. The Blues are currently keen to trim down their squad even further this summer, with Gallagher being earmarked to leave.
The West London giants are currently overseeing a massive clear out this summer, that has so far seen a total of 13 players leave the club on permanent transfers.
More players could still be heading towards the exit door, with Gallagher now being the latest name being a target. The duo of West Ham United and Tottenham have both shown interest in the midfielder who is currently valued at £35 million by Chelsea, as per Standard.
The Hammers are currently in the market for midfield reinforcements after selling former captain Declan Rice to Arsenal for a British-record £105 million transfer fee.
Spurs, on the other hands, have also targeted Gallagher as a possible replacement for Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg. The Danish international has reportedly asked his club to let him join Spanish side Atletico Madrid this summer, as per Football Espana.
Meanwhile, should Gallagher be allowed to leave this summer, it could further deplete Pochettino's midfield, as the Blues have already let go of a couple of first-team midfield stars.
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