The highly anticipated move of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea to West Ham has hit a dead end. But there’s a new development in the works. During talks between the clubs, Chelsea has offered an alternative star to West Ham, according to a confidant on the board.
The transfer saga surrounding Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has been a topic of intense interest this week. But it has now come to an abrupt halt. Reports of a potential deal between West Ham and Chelsea for the England midfielder have been circulating over the past week, fueling speculation.
West Ham’s interest in Chelsea’s young talent, Gallagher, dates back to last summer. Recent reports indicated that the Hammers were on the verge of securing a £25 million move for the midfielder. With surprising information emerging from Germany.
As excitement grew among the West Ham fans, new hope arises when it came out this week that Chelsea had put Gallagher on the transfer list. However, Sky Sports then came out with the news that a substantial £40 million bid from West Ham had been rejected by Chelsea.
The situation took another twist when Guardian journalist Jacob Steinberg expressed surprise within West Ham at claims of a bid totaling £47 million, including add-ons. For the player Wayne Rooney had dubbed as ‘Declan Rice lite’.
Adding to the intrigue, reporter Dharmesh Sheth stated that West Ham had received encouragement from Gallagher himself. Suggesting he might be open to the move. However, my observations on Hammers News suggested that the Gallagher speculation was not adding up. And it seemed the move was unlikely to materialize.
Chelsea Ready to part ways with Hudson-Odoi
As expected, the Conor Gallagher transfer did not come to fruition. But now Chelsea has offered West Ham an alternative during the discussions. According to board confidant Sean Whetstone, Chelsea has proposed winger Callum Hudson-Odoi as a potential target.
Hudson-Odoi has also been linked with Lazio and Fulham. But his natural position on the left wing is an area where West Ham is already well-stocked. In fact, the Hammers are set to bolster their left-wing options further with the £14 million signing of Carlos Borges from Manchester City.
Sean Whetstone revealed,
“West Ham have withdrawn their bid for Conor Gallagher after he expressed his desire to stay and fight for his place at Chelsea under the management of Mauricio Pochettino. Meanwhile, the Hammers have their eyes on James Ward Prowse, but the deal depends on Southampton significantly lowering their valuation. Additionally, they have been offered Callum Hudson-Odoi, and the chances of Aaron Cresswell leaving the club are at 50/50 as the transfer fee negotiation with Wolves is yet to be resolved. Carlos Borges remains the closest signing.”
As West Ham continues to explore their options and strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. The intrigue surrounding potential signings and transfers only adds to the excitement and anticipation among the fans. While the Conor Gallagher move might have slipped through their grasp. The prospect of Callum Hudson-Odoi joining the Hammers has reignited hope and discussions among football enthusiasts.
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