Aston Villa ‘maintain preliminary talks’ with Chelsea over transfer to signal Conor Gallagher… with Blues ‘ready to ask for charge in extra of £50m’

Aston Villa have reportedly opened talks with Chelsea over a possible deal for midfielder Conor Gallagher.

The England worldwide is attracting curiosity as he enters the ultimate yr of his contract at Stamford Bridge.

It has been reported by the Athletic, that Villa may look to reap the benefits of this, as they put together for Champions League soccer subsequent season. 

The 2 golf equipment have held preliminary talks, with Villa supervisor Unai Emery a ‘big admirer’ of the 24-year-old. 

Chelsea narrowly remained compliant of revenue and sustainability guidelines of their most up-to-date accounts printed in April, so it is doubtless that some gamers may depart, after spending over £1bn on gamers since Todd Boehly took possession. 

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery (proper) is a ‘big admirer’ of the Chelsea and England star (left)

One hiccup may very well be that Chelsea are ready to ask for a charge in extra of £50m for his or her midfielder, based on switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano. 

It is mentioned the Blues see Gallagher in the same place to Mount, who joined Manchester United final summer time for £55m when he too had a yr left on his deal. 

Villa may additionally face competitors from Tottenham, who’ve additionally been linked with a transfer. 

Gallagher performed 50 video games for Chelsea throughout the 2023-24 season, scoring seven targets and offering 9 assists. 

He was an everyday starter within the staff, and he’s anticipated to make Gareth Southgate’s ultimate minimize for his 26-man squad at this summer time’s European Championship. 

Regardless of doubts over his future, Gallagher this week instructed Sky Sports activities that he’s excited concerning the prospect of working with new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.

He mentioned: ‘I’ve heard actually good issues and I’ve seen actually good issues.

‘Myself and everybody at Chelsea are actually comfortable and excited to work with him.’

Villa want to enhance as they put together for Champions League soccer subsequent season

Chelsea in the meantime maintain curiosity in 20-year-old Aston Villa ahead Jhon Duran

The Athletic additionally declare that Chelsea have a robust curiosity in signing Villa striker Jhon Duran.

The 20-year-old Colombian worldwide was thought of by Chelsea in January, and the Blues are amongst golf equipment throughout Europe and Saudi Arabia who may look to make a transfer this summer time. 

Duran made 37 appearances for Villa throughout all competitions, nevertheless, he made simply three Premier League begins with nearly all of his outings coming as transient cameos off the bench. 

He scored eight targets, together with a memorable brace within the thrilling 3-3 draw with Liverpool in the direction of the tip of the season.