Everton: £22.5m target 'perfect for Frank Lampard' at Goodison Park

Conor Gallagher would be the perfect fit for Everton under Frank Lampard, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The 22-year-old’s future is currently uncertain as he prepares to head back to Chelsea after spending the past season on loan at Crystal Palace.

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that no decision has been made on Gallagher yet, with the midfielder set to start pre-season at Stamford Bridge, although this does not necessarily mean that he won’t be moved on this summer.

As revealed by talkSPORT, Lampard is keen on bringing Gallagher to Goodison Park.

Lampard played for Chelsea for 13 years, before returning for an 18-month stint as manager, and he is hopeful that he can use his connections to get a deal over the line for the £22.5m-rated England international.

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O’Rourke thinks Gallagher going to Everton could be an exciting move as he may take his game to the next level under Lampard.

However, he is unsure whether Chelsea will sanction the switch, or if they will want to keep Gallagher in west London to become a part of their first-team squad next season.

Speaking about Gallagher, O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “I think he’d be perfect for Frank Lampard. Somebody that he could learn off, who was one of the best midfielders in the Premier League’s history, so I think it could be a good fit together, but I’m sure Chelsea might want to keep Conor Gallagher around for next season themselves.”

When Lampard first arrived at Everton, he wanted to play a high-pressing game, but this failed to work as his side were picked apart by Tottenham in the league and Crystal Palace in the FA Cup.

Over time, he had to adapt his style, making his team a little more