West Ham Eyeing Chelsea's Rising Star Conor Gallagher: England Midfielder on Their Radar
Conor Gallagher, the talented midfielder from Chelsea and England, has caught the attention of West Ham With two years left on his contract, Gallagher is currently on a pre-season tour in the USA Mauricio Pochettino sees him as a valuable addition to the squad West Ham is also interested in other midfielders such as Joao Palhinha, James Ward-Prowse, Denis Zakaria, and Edson Alvarez Stay updated on the latest transfers with Sky Sports
West Ham are interested in Chelsea and England midfielder Conor Gallagher.
Gallagher has two years left on his contract and it is believed Chelsea would be open to extending.
Gallagher himself would likely be the driving force behind any potential departure. As of now, the England midfielder is accompanying Chelsea on their tour of the USA, and boss Mauricio Pochettino intends for him to remain part of the squad for the upcoming season.
We News understands Chelsea value him well in excess of £40m.
Gallagher is one of a number of midfielders West Ham are looking at after the departure of Declan Rice to Arsenal for £105m.
The Hammers' pursuit for reinforcements continues as they had a £45m bid turned down by Fulham for Joao Palhinha. They remain eager to secure the services of Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse, Juventus' Denis Zakaria, and Edson Alvarez from Ajax.
West Ham among clubs monitoring Maguire situation
Meanwhile, various Premier League clubs as well as foreign teams are closely monitoring Harry Maguire's situation, with West Ham showing interest in the talented England international.West Ham United is reportedly considering a loan or permanent transfer for the 30-year-old defender, who was recently stripped of the Manchester United captaincy and may seek a new club. Nevertheless, the club acknowledges that potential issues with wages could pose a challenge in finalizing any agreement between the two teams.
United manager Ten Hag has consistently emphasized that the player holds the ultimate authority in making any decision, considering his contractual obligation to the club until the summer of 2025. The club expressed their gratitude to Maguire for his leadership as captain during the previous three and a half years, and stated that the manager will disclose the appointment of a new captain at the appropriate time, subsequent to informing the players.
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