Conor Gallagher wants to stay at Chelsea, and will sign a new deal if he is offered one, despite interest from other clubs.

This is as reported by journalist, Ben Jacobs, who recently wrote for the Si Phillips Talks Chelsea’s Substack site.

Gallagher is one of the most talked-about Chelsea players this season, given his incredible turn of form.

The 23-year-old has been a mainstay in Mauricio Pochettino’s side this term, and even captained the team in the absence of the injured Reece James and Ben Chilwell.

Sharing an update on the player’s future, Jacobs said: “Newcastle, West Ham, Spurs and Brighton have all looked at Gallagher in the past.

“I understand Brighton probably would have moved if they could have afforded his wages but it just wasn’t a financially feasible move and still isn’t.

“Gallagher has always been intent to stay and fight for his place. He is in no hurry to leave. It’s true that Chelsea’s senior leadership have previously been reluctant to offer him a new deal, but that may change with Pochettino’s influence over the coming months.

“It’s still unclear, with everyone fit, whether Gallagher is surplus to requirements, which sounds a strange thing to say given he’s been captain and a mainstay under Pochettino.

“But I would term his future as ‘open’. If Chelsea do offer him a new deal, though, I am told he’ll sign it, again indicating Gallagher’s preference is to stay.”