Conor Gallagher finally bows to pressure set to leave Chelsea for Everton today; Details

With the growing interest in Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher has finally bowed to pressure and he is set set to leave Chelsea for Everton today; Details.

Today was supposed to be mainly about the new midfielder Chelsea want to buy, but it’s ended up being as much about a midfielder who could be on the way out.

For Enzo Fernandez to join, the Blues are going to have to shift some deadwood, whether that’s in the summer or now. One asset they’re “ready to accept” offers for according to the Evening Standard is Conor Gallagher.

His minutes are going to be limited once Fernandez arrives, and he was already not a regular starter. But the financial reasons are compelling too.

Because of the way that player costs are spread over multiple years while the money you get for selling them comes straight up, selling Gallagher for the rumoured £45m would balance out a huge chunk of our January spending, due to the way the incoming deals are spread over such a long period.