Leeds United are competing with Crystal Palace to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to Football.London.
What’s the story?
Football.London are reporting this morning that both Leeds and Palace have held talks regarding signing Gallagher from Chelsea on a loan deal.
Leeds put together a ‘very impressive presentation to Gallagher’ to convince him to move to Elland Road this summer.
The 21-year-old midfielder is in pre-season training with Chelsea and wants to break into the first team.
Could a transfer happen?
Gallagher may want to establish himself in the Chelsea first team, but we all know how tough it is for young players at Stamford Bridge.
Yes, Mason Mount is a star in the Chelsea midfield at the moment, but Tammy Abraham struggled for even a place in matchday squads last season.
A loan move to Leeds in the coming weeks could well happen.
After all, the transfer window will be open for several more weeks now.
Leeds have already completed a deal for another player from Chelsea this summer.
The Whites announced on their official website this week that midfielder Lewis Bate, 18. has joined from Chelsea.
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