Conor Gallagher could be in for an extended run of first-team involvement this forthcoming campaign as Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel might decide against bringing in fresh blood to bolster his midfield department.
The Blues have been expected to splash the cash on a new midfield player in this summer’s transfer window with West Ham United’s Declan Rice the priority target for Tuchel in the run-up to the new season’s start.
Rice has been long linked with a move to Stamford Bridge and in light of his spectacular showings for England at the UEFA European Championships, talk of Chelsea intensifying their interest in The Hammers man has gained ground in recent weeks.
However, reports from The Express, suggest that Tuchel could be lured into giving the highly-promising Gallagher regular minutes on the pith next season rather than prioritise signing a new player for the Champions of Europe this summer.
The 21-year-old Gallagher was away from west London last season as he spent a season-long loan at West Brom who failed to survive the drop zone despite the Chelsea loanee being one of the most influential performers for The Baggies.
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