Chelsea starlet Conor Gallagher wanted by several German clubs as young talent exodus continues
CONOR GALLAGHER could be the latest British whizkid to head to the Bundesliga.
The Chelsea midfielder, 20, has been watched by a whole host of German clubs keen to take him on loan next season.
Schalke head the list of those interested, which also includes Mainz and Bundesliga 2 champions Arminia.
Gallagher has impressed this season while being farmed out to Charlton and then Swansea.
The England Under-21 star hit six goals for the Addicks in the first half of the campaign.
He switched in January to the Liberty Stadium where he played a key role in the Swans’ play-off push, which was ended by Brentford in the semi-final on Wednesday.
Frank Lampard is a big fan of Gallagher, who won Chelsea’s academy player of the season in 2019.
The Blues boss may want to include Gallagher in his first-team plans next term and continue his trait of giving young players a chance.
But if Lamps does decide to farm out the Epsom lad again, among Gallagher's options will be the chance to follow the likes of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham to the Bundesliga.
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Gallagher is yet to make a first-team appearance for Chelsea, although he was an unused substitute in last season's Europa League final.
Reflecting on his future after Swansea's play-off defeat, Gallagher said: "I am not thinking about [the future] now. I had a great second half of the season with Swansea and I have enjoyed it so much.
“I am very thankful to the whole club and fans, I am not thinking about next season at the moment.
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“I don’t know what’s happening with me. I have loved it here.
“I really enjoy working with him and he was a big part of the reason I came to Swansea and I am glad I did come.
"It is a great club and why not [come back]. It is a great club that I really enjoyed but I don’t know what’s happening next season.”