CHELSEA is reluctant to let Conor Gallagher move to a rival.
Gallagher, 22, could leave the Blues today if she Land Enzo Fernandez of Benfica.
Everton have bid £40 million plus £5 million in add-ons, but the England midfielder is not interested in a move to Goodison Park.
Newcastle are excited, although a loan would suit them better, but Chelsea would have to be convinced to let the player go to a club that is competing with them for a Champions League spot.
The same can be said for the Big Six clubs that oversee Gallagher‘s situation.
Crystal Palace will certainly be interested by getting him back on loan after loaning him out with such success last season.
At this point, SunSport understands there are a number of scenarios on the table, including the possibility of staying even if Fernandez signs.
It may depend on whether or not Chelsea sign another midfielder alongside Argentina’s World Cup winner – and whether Jorginho leaves.
The Italian is in the last six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
He has many suitors, including Premier League leaders Arsenal.
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The Gunners would be a moving to sign Jorginho as an alternative to Moses Caicedo from Brighton.
Arsenal have turned down three bids for the Ecuadorian midfielder, and the Seagulls were determined to keep him.