Mauricio Pochettino is firm in his belief that Conor Gallagher has a desire to remain at Chelsea. Gallagher, aged 24, has emerged as a highly significant player under Pochettino, being utilized more frequently than any other player in the Chelsea squad. Demonstrating his importance in the recent Premier League match against Palace, Gallagher, who interestingly spent last season on loan at Selhurst Park, delivered an excellent performance. He scored two of the Blues’ three goals, contributing significantly to their convincing 3-1 victory. Despite his manager’s high regard for him, Gallagher continues to be linked with a potential transfer. Chelsea’s hierarchy is attracted to his status as a home-grown player, as it would result in substantial profit if he were to be sold in the future. However, selling Gallagher would likely disrupt the team, frustrate the manager, and upset the fanbase. Therefore, caution has been advised to Todd Boehly and his colleagues, especially considering that their arch-rivals, Spurs, appear to be the most interested in acquiring Gallagher, who previously played on loan at Palace. The pressure on the club’s owners to retain Gallagher has intensified, as Pochettino revealed after the Palace game that the midfielder, who was born in Epsom, expressed his desire to remain at Stamford Bridge. Pochettino stated, “Gallagher informed me of his wish to stay at Chelsea.” He further added, “Regarding his contract, it is a matter for Conor and the club to discuss. We hold him in high regard. I am delighted for him and delighted for the team because this was a much-needed victory.” Since the beginning of the season, Gallagher, who has 18 months remaining on his contract, has scored three goals and provided six assists in 32 appearances across all competitions.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com