Liverpool 'lining up move for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen to bring Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher to Anfield during this summer's transfer window.

The 23-year-old starred on loan at Crystal Palace during the 2021-22 campaign, scoring eight times for the Eagles during an impressive spell, before returning to his parent club for the current season.

Gallagher has made 33 appearances for the Blues this term, including 25 outings in the Premier League, but he has only managed to contribute one goal and one assist.

Meanwhile, the England international has struggled for starts, only being named in the first XI in the league on 10 occasions in 2022-23.

Chelsea will be under pressure to make some first-team sales this summer due to their business over the last couple of windows, and Gallagher's future is currently being called into question.

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According to The Independent, Liverpool have emerged as strong contenders to sign the Englishman in the upcoming market.

The report claims that the Merseyside club's head coach Klopp is a huge admirer of the midfielder, believing that he has 'the energy and attributes' to star for the Reds.

Gallagher, who has another two years left to run on his contract at Stamford Bridge, was a late substitute in Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

The midfielder has now made 89 appearances in England's top flight during his professional career, which has also included a loan spell at West Bromwich Albion in 2020-21.

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Gallagher came through the youth system at Stamford Bridge but spent time away at Charlton Athletic, Swansea City, West Brom and Palace before officially becoming a first-team player for the Blues.

Liverpool are expected to overhaul their midfield this summer, with Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner only having deals until the end of June.

Meanwhile, on-loan Juventus midfielder Arthur will return to his parent club at the end of the season.

Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham remains a leading target for the Merseyside giants, but the England international could cost in excess of £100m, and a lack of Champions League football for next season would make it difficult for the Reds to sign him.

Klopp's side are also believed to be weighing up a summer move for Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.