"Understand..": Reliable journo shares big transfer twist, it's bad news for Everton - opinion

Everton have been linked to a move for Conor Gallagher this summer due to Frank Lampard’s connection with the player and now a new update has emerged that could make the move impossible for the Toffees.

According to football.london, Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Conor Gallagher will stay with Chelsea next season to fight for his place in the starting line-up.

The Chelsea boss has reportedly told the player that he won’t be a bit-part player at Stamford Bridge, and will instead be given the opportunity to prove his worth in the Premier League with the London club.

It comes as a twist after it was initially reported that Frank Lampard had made contact with the youngster regarding a move to Goodison Park.

Speaking about the situation, Chelsea journalist Bobby Vincent revealed: Understand Conor Gallagher had a meeting with Thomas Tuchel recently and the #CFC head coach assured the midfielder he wouldn’t be a bit-part player next season at Stamford Bridge…”

There is no doubt that the Toffees boss will be frustrated and disappointed that he won’t be able to secure a deal for his former player, as Gallagher could be a great addition at Goodison Park with the former Chelsea boss more than aware of the young talent’s capabilities.

Lampard clearly has a soft spot for the Chelsea starlet as he offers similar characteristics and abilities in his game that the former Premier League midfielder excelled in, so he surely would have loved to work with him again and develop Gallagher’s talent further on Merseyside.

The 22-year-old was even likened to the Everton manager by his manager Patrick Vieira during his loan spell at Crystal Palace last season claiming:

“I would say he has maybe the quality finishing of a Frank Lampard.”

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