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title: "Newcastle: Conor Gallagher deal unlikely"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-conor-gallagher-transfer-news-rumours-latest/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dominic Lund"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2023-01-31T14:41:43Z"
modified: "2023-01-31T14:41:43Z"
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# Newcastle: Conor Gallagher deal unlikely

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) are unlikely to bring in [Conor Gallagher](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/conor-gallagher/) now that Chelsea have agreed to sell Jorginho to Arsenal, according to reliable reporter Michael Bridge.**

### The Lowdown: Gallagher on the move?

It was [reported](https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1620075646939713536?s=20&t=AAVc43jwzSjr8XaAl_nk5w) last night by Craig Hope that Everton had made a £45m offer for Gallagher, with the journalist also adding that the player wants to stay at Chelsea, but would seek a move to Newcastle or a top six club if he was forced out.

However, as a result of the news that the Blues have [agreed](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/arsenal-jorginho-transfer-news-rumours/) to sell Jorginho to Arsenal, with the Italian now due there for his [medical](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/arsenal-jorginho-transfer-news-update-rumours/), it has emerged that Graham Potter may be unwilling to allow another central midfielder to leave the club.

### The Latest: Update from Bridge

Speaking to [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/88110772-chelsea-conor-gallagher-deadline-day-transfer-news) about the possibility of Gallagher leaving, Bridge said:

*“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.”*

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### The Verdict: Disappointing news

The 22-year-old has an attacking focus, which is indicated by the fact that he has received an average of [3.87](https://fbref.com/en/players/c2731c10/Conor-Gallagher) progressive passes per 90 over the past year, in the 93rd percentile compared to other midfielders, and there is every indication he would be an upgrade on the [outgoing](https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1619972702047211520?s=20&t=6e02f25Bu88W6gHZyl9glg) Jonjo Shelvey.

[Hailed](https://www.chelsea-news.co/2022/04/he-sacrifices-himself-conor-gallagher-gets-rave-reviews-after-running-1km-more-than-any-other-player/#.YkvlUIDTkpA.twitter) as ‘unbelievable’ by Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira (via Chelsea News), the [four](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/conor-gallagher/nationalmannschaft/spieler/488362)-time England international has [averaged](https://fbref.com/en/players/c2731c10/Conor-Gallagher) more non-penalty goals and assists per 90 than [Shelvey](https://fbref.com/en/players/3727dd3c/Jonjo-Shelvey) in the past year.

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Not only that, but he would also be an improvement defensively, given that he has averaged more tackles and interceptions than the 30-year-old in the same timeframe.

Bridge does not completely discard the chances of a late deal, so Newcastle should now see if they can tempt Chelsea with an offer, as he would be a quality addition in the engine room.