Conor Gallagher Plans To Fight For Chelsea Role

Conor Gallagher, the blues youngster is set to snub a potential summer loan move in favour of fighting for his place at Stamford Bridge.

According to a report by the Sun, the 21-year-old, who is currently on loan at West Bromwich Albion, is aiming to "force his way" into Thomas Tuchel's plans for next season.

The young star has proven that he is a Premier League-level midfielder during the current campaign spent out on loan at West Brom, where he has made 29 appearances. He's clearly got ambition as he's backing himself to break into a side that has reached the Champions League and FA Cup finals... but would he be making a mistake?

Billy Gilmour, another young central midfielder, chose to stay at Stamford Bridge instead of heading out on loan and he has made sporadic first-team appearances. Maybe Gallagher will do the same next season.

The 21-year-old has shone while at the Hawthorns despite their relegation struggle. He has played 28 times in all competitions for the Baggies and confirmed his Premier League potential. Gallagher’s displays have caught admiring glances from elsewhere.

A host of top-flight sides were hoping to secure Conor’s remarkable services for next season. Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United has been tracking his progress closely. The hunt for Gallagher has not ended there because Crystal Palace are keen to bring the ace across the capital to Selhurst Park in the summer. And Newcastle is also on alert to take him either permanently or on loan from Chelsea. 

But Gallagher has other ideas and aims to force his way into boss Thomas Tuchel’s plans and he is determined not to give up his long-held Stamford Bridge dream. That means his admirers could miss out this summer. They may now have to wait until January when Gallagher will have a clearer picture of where he stands.