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title: "Crystal Palace: Conor Gallagher set to stay at Chelsea"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-conor-gallagher-set-to-stay-at-chelsea/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Crystal Palace News"
published: "2023-01-31T14:11:07Z"
modified: "2023-01-31T14:11:07Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Conor Gallagher set to stay at Chelsea

**[Crystal Palace](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-transfer-rumours/) target [Conor Gallagher](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/conor-gallagher/) looks set to stay at Chelsea beyond the January window, according to [Michael Bridge](https://www.givemesport.com/88110772-chelsea-conor-gallagher-deadline-day-transfer-news).**

### The Lowdown: Gallagher speculation

The Eagles have continued to be linked with a move for the 22-year-old in recent days, with Gallagher thought to be [keen](https://talksport.com/football/1317607/transfer-notebook-chelsea-gallagher-arsenal-tielemans-everton-southampton/) on reuniting with Patrick Vieira at Selhurst Park.

He has been [described](https://talksport.com/football/1317607/transfer-notebook-chelsea-gallagher-arsenal-tielemans-everton-southampton/) as ‘one of the most sought-after players heading into the final hours of the transfer window’, with the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle United and West Ham also thought to be interested in his services.

### The Latest: Bridge’s comments

Sky Sports reporter Bridge was talking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88110772-chelsea-conor-gallagher-deadline-day-transfer-news) on deadline day regarding Gallagher. He said that he heard it would be one of Jorginho or Gallagher leaving Stamford Bridge today, and with [news](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64466420) emerging in the last few hours that Jorginho is on the way to Arsenal, an exit for Gallagher looks unlikely, with Newcastle also named by Bridge.

*“From the little bits I heard this morning, it was either going to be Conor Gallagher going out or Jorginho. He’s highly regarded by a number of clubs but if Jorginho ends up going to Arsenal which looks to be the case, then Chelsea will have a decision to make.*

*“Despite Newcastle’s interest, I think they’d be reluctant to let him go to what they consider to be a Premier League rival now. I wouldn’t completely rule out a late loan deal, but a lot will rest on Graham Potter’s decision.”*

### The Verdict: Blow for Vieira

Gallagher, labelled as a ‘[monster](https://twitter.com/TomDutty/status/1503496820881772553)’ by journalist and Palace fan Tom Dutton, was seemingly keen to work with Vieira once again, so this could come as a blow to the Palace boss late in the window.

[Matt Woosnam](https://twitter.com/MattWoosie/status/1611443923867602965) believes that Palace’s midfield is a problem contributing towards the lack of goals this season, so signing Gallagher, who won the club’s [Player of the Season](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/conor-gallagher-wins-crystal-palace-player-of-the-season-2021-22/2022-05-10/) award last season after contributing to [13](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/conor-gallagher/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/488362/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) goals in [39](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/conor-gallagher/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/488362/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) appearances, would have been a wise move.

It doesn’t look as if that will be the case, though, so it will be interesting to see if Palace look at another midfielder alongside a move for [Naouirou Ahamada](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64451711).