Conor Gallagher (24, Chelsea) was delayed in signing a new contract because of salary.
“There is a reason why there has been no progress in Chelsea’s contract talks with Conor Gallagher,” the British newspaper Tribuna reported on Monday (April 29).
Gallagher is a young midfielder born in 2000 who has been with the Chelsea youth team since 2008. Since 2019, he has spent time on loan at Charlton Athletic, Swansea City, 카지노사이트 West Bromwich Albion, and Crystal Palace before returning to Chelsea after breaking out at Palace.
At the start of the 2023-2024 season, Gallagher started almost every game as most of Chelsea’s midfield options were decimated by injuries, a process that exposed his shortcomings first, but once he was able to play in a more advanced attacking midfield position, his strengths came to the fore.
The Chelsea youth product has been Chelsea’s third captain this season, but contract talks have stalled.
Gallagher’s contract with Chelsea runs until the summer of 2025.
“Gallagher has just over a year left on his contract, but talks of a new deal have been slow to emerge,” the publication said, adding that he could leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
Indeed, Gallagher has been linked with a move away from the club since the winter transfer window, with fellow Londoners Tottenham Hotspur reportedly the most active suitors.
“If Chelsea were to sell Gallagher, it would be to their benefit. In terms of Chelsea’s financial fair play (FFP),” Tribuna said.
“Gallagher wants a weekly wage of at least £150,000 ($250,000), which Chelsea are not prepared to pay. He is currently on £50,000 ($85,000),” the outlet explained, 온라인카지노사이트 quoting football journalist Ben Jacobs.
“Chelsea want at least £45 million ($76.4 million) for Gallagher, with Tottenham interested,” the outlet added.