Gallagher Situation at Chelsea

 Unai Emery's team is getting ready to play in the Champions League and Gallagher has become a possible transfer target for Aston Villa.

The Midlands team, finished fourth in the Premier League the previous season, and are eager to make a move for the Blues midfielder to improve their squad.

The Athletic reports that Aston Villa and Chelsea have begun initial negotiations on Gallagher's potential summer signing.

The midfield player still has one year left on his current contract, and discussions over a renewal have slowed down recently.

However, if Chelsea rekindles their interest in Villa striker Jhon Duran, Aston Villa's pursuit of Gallagher would be made simpler.

During the January transfer window, Chelsea was reportedly interested in the attacker, and the two-time European winners are still in awe of the 20-year-old.

It's said that the Blues are interested to see Duran play and would be willing to bring him to Stamford Bridge.

All possibility of a Gallagher and Duran trade, though, has already been eliminated.

The Telegraph, revealed that Gallagher would only leave Chelsea in a permanent.

This is due to Chelsea's preference to keep all proceeds from any prospective sale of Gallagher in to accomplish sustainability and profit objectives.

Gallagher is valued by Chelsea at around £50 million, so his sale may significantly lessen any potential financial strain.

Gallagher looks set to be included in England's eventual 26-man roster, any decision over his future may need to wait until after the 2024 Euro games.

However, the Chelsea academy graduate has made no secret of his intention to remain at Stamford Bridge, and Gallagher most recently hinted at his future plans.

Regarding Enzo Maresca's appointment, the 24-year-old remarked to Sky Sports, "I've seen really good things as well as I've heard really good things."Everyone at Chelsea, including myself, is ecstatic to be working with him.

"We want to get Chelsea back to where they belong, so hopefully, with the new manager, we can start to progress and get to where we belong."