Chelsea star ready to leave Chelsea if he loses starting XI spot – Report
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is reportedly prepared to leave the club if he is dropped by Mauricio Pochettino and Tottenham Hotspur are still interested.
According to Football Insider (via TEAMTalk), Gallagher will consider his future at Stamford Bridge if he loses his place in Pochettino’s side before January. The England international knows he will need game time ahead of the European Championships next year.
The 23-year-old could be under pressure soon as Romeo Lavia is recovering from injury. The Belgian midfielder was signed in the summer from Southampton for £53 million and may be eyeing Gallagher’s spot.Meanwhile, Carney Chukwuemeka is also sidelined and is facing six weeks out after undergoing surgery. However, he too could push for Gallagher’s starting berth in the Chelsea side that have started the season woefully.Gallagher has started all six of the Blues’ games across competitions this campaign.
He is yet to score or assist and his future was uncertain in the summer amid interest from Tottenham.Spurs are still said to retain an interest in the English midfielder who has captained Chelsea in the absence of Reece James and Ben Chilwell. He has two years left on his contract and the club’s financial situation could lead to his departure.
The Blues will consider selling Gallagher for the right price to help aid their Financial Fair Play standing. talkSPORT reported in the summer that the club’s valuation of the midfielder was £50 million.