Crystal Palace 'would love to sign' 16-goal star at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace ‘would love’ to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher before the transfer window slams shut but are yet to submit an official bid, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Patrick Vieira has overseen a busy few months at Selhurst Park but is running out of time to bring one of his stars of the 2021-22 campaign back to the club.

According to The Times, Crystal Palace submitted a £27 million offer to Chelsea this week in a bid to re-sign the 22-year-old following his loan spell.

The report states Palace are hopeful of completing a permanent deal for Gallagher rather than another loan while the player himself wants any potential move to aid his pursuit of a spot in Gareth Southgate’s England World Cup squad.

However, the Sun claim that Chelsea value the midfielder at £40 million while Newcastle have made him their number one target ahead of the deadline.

The outlet also say West Ham have set their sights on a late deal for Gallagher as David Moyes looks to add more energy to his midfield.

Reports have claimed that as many as nine clubs remain interested in signing the Cobham academy graduate ahead of the 11pm deadline on Thursday.

Romano understands that Crystal Palace have been in talks with Chelsea over a move for Gallagher and expressed their desire to bring him back to south London.

However, the journalist adds that he believes an official bid is yet to be submitted by the Eagles while other clubs continue to circle.

Romano told GIVEMESPORT: “For Crystal Palace, I’m told there is still no official bid but they told Chelsea they would love to sign him and negotiate. But they are not alone because Everton, Newcastle and many clubs are interested in Conor Gallagher.”

If Vieira and co. were able to land the