Conor Gallagher attracts interest from Champions League-qualified Aston Villa amid Chelsea's future uncertainty
Aston Villa are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Chelsea this summer, talkSPORT understands.
Gallagherwhich is a successful product of the Blues' Cobham Academy sees his current contract at Stamford Bridge expire next summer.
The 24-year-old is yet to sign a new contract despite being one of Chelsea's standout players all season.
With the summer transfer window fast approaching, town They are interested in the midfielder ahead of their Champions League campaign next season.
However, Unai Emery's side will first have to sell under the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules before a deal can be concluded.
Gallagher has made 49 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions this season, scoring seven goals and assisting a further nine.
He has acted as captain for much of the campaign amid Reece James' long absences due to injury.
London rivals Tottenham have also been linked with a summer move but have so far been unwilling to pay the £50m asking price.
Chelsea fans responded to such links by displaying a great gallagher banner in the Shed End of Stamford Bridge in their 2-0 victory over Spurs.
He even set up Trevoh Chalobah's first goal that night, although his future with the Blues remains uncertain.
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Gallagher will make his 50th appearance of the campaign for Chelsea on Sunday when they host Bournemouth on the final day.
Mauricio Pochettino, who admitted that he is Uninvolved In the midfielder's future, his team could achieve European qualification.
Chelsea need just a point against the Cherries to secure European football for next season, with the Europa Conference League being their current destination in sixth place.
However, if they remain in this position and Manchester City win the FA Cup final against Manchester United, they will qualify for the Europa League.
They could also overtake Spurs and finish fifth with a win to seal their place in European football's second-tier competition, but the north London side would have to lose to Sheffield United.
