According to The Sun, Crystal Palace are lining up a move for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher following his impressive form in the Championship.
Gallagher is currently on loan at Swansea City, having featured previously at Charlton Athletic.
The technical midfielder has posted six goals and seven assists in 39 games this term.
Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has tracked his progress, telling reporters in February how Gallagher is becoming a leader despite his young age.
“He has a lot of qualities. Physically, technical, you can see a lot of progress in just six months. He is becoming a leader in the starting team,” Makelele said, quoted by the Daily Star.
The Sun claim Palace boss Roy Hodgson sees Gallagher as an ideal summer option.
The Eagles have returned to Premier League action with three points from four games, ending any lingering doubts over a potential late relegation scrap.
But Palace will look to freshen up their squad this summer. Midfielders James McArthur, Cheikhou Kouyate and Luka Milivojevic aren’t exactly young and upcoming.
Gallagher, 20, would be a long-term prospect with a potential high re-sale value.
The Sun say Palace will seek to sign him for £10 million. Chelsea, however, may find it more beneficial to send him out to their London rivals on loan.
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