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title: "Newcastle: Pundit talks up Conor Gallagher move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-08-14T18:10:20Z"
modified: "2022-08-14T18:10:20Z"
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# Newcastle: Pundit talks up Conor Gallagher move

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/) must sign Conor Gallagher if Frenkie de Jong moves to Chelsea this summer, according to former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan.**

### The Lowdown: Gallagher linked with move

The Magpies have picked up four points from their opening two [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) games this season but their summer spending may not be over yet.

Eddie Howe will be looking at reinforcements to make his squad even more formidable and they have been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/newcastle-conor-gallagher-jonjo-shelvey-transfer-gossip-news-updates/) with a loan move Gallagher this summer.

The Englishman could be allowed to leave Chelsea on loan, with first-team opportunities potentially hard to come by under Thomas Tuchel this season.

### The Latest: Pundit talks up signing

Speaking to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-united-could-be-about-to-sign-conor-gallagher-after-72m-update-pundit/), Whelan claimed Newcastle should move for Gallagher, especially if Barcelona man De Jong joins Chelsea in the coming weeks:

> “I think it’ll rest on Frenkie de Jong. If he comes in, I think Gallagher will be allowed to leave Chelsea on loan again. Newcastle aren’t going to get Maddison, so where do they turn to? Conor Gallagher. We know he’s a real talent.
>
> “He’s a similar player in that midfield role, very creative, scores goals, assists – but Newcastle won’t be held to ransom. Gallagher is ready and waiting, he’s fit, he’s proved he can do it in the Premier League – it’s a no-brainer, for me.
>
> “If they manage to get him, that will definitely help the front line out with his forward thinking and creativity.”

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### The Verdict: Great loan option

Gallagher was outstanding on loan at Crystal Palace last season, [scoring eight goals and registering three assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/375621/History/Conor-Gallagher) in the league, leading to his call-up to the England setup. He has been [hailed](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11022065/Thomas-Tuchel-backs-Conor-Gallagher-establish-Chelsea.html) as ‘outstanding’ by Tuchel in the past, which is high praise from such a renowned manager.

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The 23-year-old could be a similarly brilliant signing for Newcastle, bringing technical quality and an incredible work ethic, as highlighted by an average of [two tackles per game](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/375621/History/Conor-Gallagher) for Palace in 2021/22.

Gallagher has the quality to take the Magpies’ midfield up another gear, and there could even be the possibility that a temporary move becomes permanent eventually.