Chelsea are hoping that Crystal Palace loanee Conor Gallagher can step up into the first-team at Stamford Bridge next season.
And, as to be expected, a number of Palace fans have been reacting to the news on social media.
Gallagher has made quite the impression at Selhurst Park following his season-long loan move in the summer.
The 21-year-old was named man of the match against Brentford, scored twice in a 2-2 draw with West Ham and registered an assist in a 3-0 win over Tottenham.
As a result, the midfielder was named Palace’s Player of the Month for August, however, a permanent move to the club doesn’t look likely.
According to Eurosport, cited by The Daily Express, Chelsea have total belief in Gallagher and will reward him with a first-team opportunity under Thomas Tuchel next season if he continues his impressive form under Patrick Vieira.
Palace fans react
@CPFCtransfersHQ shared the news regarding Gallagher on Twitter on Wednesday evening. This is what these Eagles supporters had to say in reply…
“Pain. Just pure pain.”
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“Heart break”
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“No no no don’t be true”
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“Enjoy it whilst it lasts then lads”
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“Chuck the 20 mil at them now lads”
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“Of course our fans are believing this. Yeah because he’s gonna get in over Jorginho, Kovacic, Kante and Saul.”
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