Newcastle United transfer target Conor Gallagher has addressed talk on his future ahead of what is certain to be a busy summer at Chelsea.
The England international came on as substitute during the 7-0 rout of North Macedonia at Old Trafford last night. But was quizzed about his next move with Newcastle keen on a loan for Chelsea star Gallagher last season and West Ham already linked with a move so far in this window.
Speaking last night, Gallagher said: "It's been a really tough season for me and the whole team, whole club at Chelsea. So I think we will just be working as hard as we can to get Chelsea back to what it was. It's nice to finally get to enjoy the summer."
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On his own future, Gallagher said: "I will just relax and get ready for pre-season. Mauricio Pochettino is a top manager and I am looking forward to working with him."
Yet Gallagher's position remains unclear until Pochettino officially starts the job at Stamford Bridge on July 1. In recent days Gallagher has also been linked with a swap deal involving Moises Caicedo of Brighton & Hove Albion.
Newcastle's interest in Gallagher came to light last summer and in the January transfer window on deadline day. However, both times Chelsea pushed back interest in the talented midfielder who was a hit at Crystal Palace. Eddie Howe is thought to be a fan of Gallagher but any permanent deal could cost the Magpies around £40million.
