23-year-old Chelsea ace responds to Saudi approach regarding a January move.

During the summer transfer window, there were rumors suggesting that Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher might leave the club. However, the 23-year-old ultimately decided to stay at Chelsea and has been receiving plenty of playing time this season.

Recently, there have been reports linking Gallagher to a potential move to Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window. Specifically, it’s been claimed that Al-Ettifaq is interested in signing him, and their manager Steven Gerrard personally reached out to Gallagher to inquire about his interest in joining the club.

However, Gallagher has reportedly turned down the approach and expressed his desire to stay at Chelsea, his childhood club. He is even looking to sign a new contract with them. This is good news for Chelsea, as they rely on Gallagher’s quality and depth in the midfield. Losing him this season would be a significant blow, especially considering his contributions on the field and his role as captain in the absence of Reece James.

It is anticipated that Gallagher will continue to improve in the coming months, and his potential could be further developed under the guidance of Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Gallagher brings drive, work rate, and defensive stability to the Chelsea midfield. If he were to leave in January, finding a suitable replacement would pose a challenge for the club. Chelsea can take comfort in the fact that Gallagher has no interest in moving to Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, the report suggests that Mauricio Pochettino is unhappy with Gerrard’s attempts to persuade Gallagher to consider a January transfer. It appears that Gerrard has been an admirer of Gallagher for some time, having previously attempted to sign him during his tenure as Aston Villa manager.