Guardian journalist Jacob Steinberg has claimed that Leeds United transfer news rumours regarding Conor Gallagher are set to come to an end in the coming weeks.
According to the reporter, West Bromwich Albion are looking “increasingly likely” to sign the 20-year-old on loan before the summer transfer window slams shut.
Leeds and Aston Villa have been closely linked with a move for Gallagher this summer, with the Blues midfielder set to leave Stamford Bridge on loan to gain experience.
Gallagher spent last season on loan at Charlton Athletic and Swansea City, catching the eye of Premier League clubs after impressing as a central midfielder throughout 2019/20.
The England youngster notched six goals and 11 assists across his two loan spells last season and Gallagher played a key role in Swansea reaching the Championship playoffs.
It is clear that Gallagher ticks all the right boxes to succeed at Premier League level and the Blues are keen to tie him down to a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge.
Leeds are looking to bolster their squad before the end of the transfer window but whether Gallagher is the answer or not is up for debate.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side have been linked with various players, including the likes of Rodrigo de Paul and Ryan Kent, and we could see more activity before the end of September.
De Paul Move “Impossible” For Leeds
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Leeds United believe that it will be “impossible” to agree a deal with Udinese for midfielder Rodrigo De Paul.
As of Tuesday, Ornstein confirmed that Leeds’ interest in the 26-year-old is genuine but the Premier League side are unwilling to meet Udinese’s valuation of the Argentina man.
Meanwhile, some reports suggest that Udinese are refusing to settle for anything less than £36.8 million for the midfielder though that is a substantial figure.
Since gaining promotion to the top flight, Leeds have been active in the transfer market and the Whites have already topped their club record fee on Spain forward Rodrigo.
It seems that talks are now at the stalemate stage, with Udinese holding out on their asking price, but a deal could materialise if both clubs can come to an agreement.
Rangers Legend Relieved After Kent Interest Cools
Leeds were linked with a move for Rangers star Ryan Kent earlier this summer but rumours have gone quiet in recent weeks after Steven Gerrard’s tough stance on a potential deal.
According to former Rangers manager Alex McLeish, it will probably work out for the best that a move hasn’t panned out due to the lack of first team opportunities at Leeds.
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Speaking to Football Insider, McLeish said: “Well, if I’m looking at the Premier League and the level of the football they’re playing at then I would think he would kind of be in the rotation order.
“I don’t know if he would be an absolute first-choice for Bielsa every single week. Maybe he sees that could be the case, who knows? Steven [Gerrard] has probably had chats with him as well and told him maybe similar things or he doesn’t feel ready yet.
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