Aston Villa are lining up a move for Conor Gallagher as Unai Emery looks to strengthen his squad in January.
Villa have enjoyed an impressive season and have pushed themselves into the Premier League title picture, prompting the club to plan for reinforcements when the transfer window opens.
The England midfielder is on Villa’s list of targets ahead of the new year, with Emery keen to add more energy and depth in the middle of the pitch for the second half of the campaign.
Gallagher has been a key figure at Chelsea and remains highly rated for his work rate and ability to press, but Villa are exploring whether a deal could be possible in January as they look to keep their momentum going.
Emery has already made clear in recent months that he wants to improve the group where possible, and Villa’s recruitment team are preparing options that could help them maintain their strong league form.
Villa’s rise has been one of the stories of the season, and the club believe extra quality could be vital as the fixture list increases and pressure grows across competitions.
Any potential move would depend on Chelsea’s stance and the terms involved, but Villa have Gallagher firmly in mind as they consider their next steps ahead of the January window.
