Jurgen Klopp eyes Conor Gallagher as Liverpool’s midfield reinforcement
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has identified Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher as a potential transfer target for the summer. The 23-year-old midfielder is high up on Liverpool’s list for midfield reinforcements as Klopp seeks to upgrade his team’s midfield after a difficult season. Gallagher’s energy and attributes are believed to be a good fit for Klopp’s team, and Liverpool’s more specific midfield structure would suit his all-action game more.
While it would usually be difficult to bring an England international from another traditional « big six » Premier League club, Chelsea are under pressure to offload a number of players this summer. Graham Potter’s Brighton & Hove Albion, who must meet Financial Fair Play requirements after spending so much in the first season of the new ownership, would at least consider an approach for Gallagher. However, it is felt that Liverpool would be a better fit for the midfielder.
Chelsea’s pressure to offload players this summer
Chelsea are under pressure to offload a number of players this summer due to Financial Fair Play requirements. Conor Gallagher, who has been seen as a valuable option by both Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, is one of the players that could be sold. While Brighton & Hove Albion would consider an approach for Gallagher, Liverpool is believed to be a better fit for the midfielder.
Conclusion
Jurgen Klopp has identified Conor Gallagher as a strong target for Liverpool’s midfield reinforcements. While Chelsea are under pressure to offload players this summer, Brighton & Hove Albion would consider an approach for Gallagher. However, it is felt that Liverpool’s more specific midfield structure would suit his all-action game more. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will make a move for Gallagher in the summer transfer window.
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