Chelsea hierarchy are already scouring the market for potential replacements.
Conor Gallagher is leaving the club in the summer transfer window and he has decided to find new challenges outside the Premier League. Chelsea have now started finding ideal options to replace the Englishman.
The Blues have reportedly identified Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher. The 24-year-old has entered the final 12 months of his contract.
Chelsea offered him a new contract but Gallagher has refused the offer for a new two-year contract with an option for a further 12 months.
The West London club are planning to offload the England international this summer. They have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid over a £34m deal.
Chelsea hierarchy are already scouring the market for potential replacements. As per Sky Sports News, the Blues have identified Celtic’s O’Riley as a potential transfer target.
Celtic has already turned down multiple offers for Matt O’Riley from the Italian side Atalanta BC. The Denmark international is also linked with a reunion with his former MK Dons manager Russell Martin at Southampton.
The 23-year-old scored 19 goals and provided 18 assists in 49 competitive appearances last season. He played the full duration of Sunday’s Scottish Premiership opener against Kilmarnock.
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