There have long been rumours about Chelsea selling Conor Gallagher for profit, and that may still well be the case.

Gallagher was a key player for Mauricio Pochettino last season, and played almost every Chelsea game last season.

New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has now hinted that Conor Gallagher may still well be on the move.

Enzo Maresca was asked about Gallagher’s future. He replied: “Conor will be back with us at Cobham. He will be there in the next few days.

“When the window is open anything can happen, not only for Conor.”

Chelsea are in talks with Atletico Madrid over the sale of Conor Gallagher.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently wrote on the deal: “Atletico Madrid and Chelsea are now in direct talks for Conor Gallagher deal.

“Negotiations underway for package worth around €35/40m add-ons included, requested by Chelsea.

“Gallagher, on top of Atletico list as revealed in May — now getting closer.”