Chelsea are assessing potential replacements for Conor Gallagher should he leave the club.
Sky Sports News We understand that one of the options they are interested in is Celtic’s Matt O’Reilly.
O’Reilly has been linked with a move to Atalanta this summer, with interest also coming from the Premier League and overseas clubs.
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In July, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers discussed the future of in-demand midfielder O’Reilly.
Atletico Madrid, who agreed a £34m deal with Chelsea for Gallagher, made a bid for O’Reilly in January.
Talks between Gallagher and Chelsea continue this weekend as they look to find a solution for his future.
The England international has been told he will only be a squad player under Enzo Maresca, with Chelsea’s new boss favouring a possession-based style of play.
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Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy brings you the latest news surrounding midfielder Gallagher in the Chelsea camp.
Gallagher is weighing his options.
As things stand, he could negotiate with Atletico, accept Chelsea’s two-year contract offer with a three-year option, or finish out his current contract, which expires in 2025, and wait to see if another club makes an offer this summer or in January.
Chelsea had a bigger bid accepted from Aston Villa for Gallagher this summer, but he rejected a move to Villa Park and decided to stay at Stamford Bridge. Spurs are still interested in Gallagher.
Chelsea would prefer to sell him to a foreign club rather than a Premier League rival.
When does the summer transfer window open and close?
that much Summer transfer window 2024 The Premier League officially ends on August 30th at 11pm UK time, 11.30pm SST.
The Premier League has brought forward its deadline to tie up with other major European leagues. The deadline was set following discussions with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
