West Ham have 'made an enquiry' for £50m midfielder at London Stadium

West Ham made an enquiry to sign Conor Gallagher this month, according to journalist Simon Phillips.

The England international finally made his Chelsea debut against Everton last weekend, but his future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain.

According to the Guardian, the Hammers asked their London rivals about Gallagher’s availability, with David Moyes keen on bolstering his midfield department.

Flynn Downes has already arrived from Swansea, but Alex Kral’s departure and Mark Noble’s retirement means that West Ham’s only other central options are Tomas Soucek and Declan Rice.

Therefore, Moyes is hoping to sign another midfielder before September’s deadline, although the report claims that Gallagher isn’t interested in leaving Stamford Bridge, despite making his first-team bow as a ninth minute substitute on the opening day.

Phillips confirmed West Ham’s interest in the £50m-valued midfielder and reckons he could get his “head turned” in the final weeks of the transfer window despite the reports.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “Crystal Palace are very interested, West Ham made an enquiry in the last week or so about taking Gallagher as well.

“I think he could get his head turned in the last few weeks and there might be another decision and another conversation that needs to happen.”

Currently, it looks like Gallagher is set on fighting for his place at Chelsea.

Having proved himself as good enough for Premier League football with 11 goal contributions in 34 games for Crystal Palace last season, the last thing he’ll want is another loan deal.

However, his mindset could change if his game-time doesn’t improve before the window closes.

Gallagher might have made his first-team debut for Chelsea at Goodison Park, but Thomas Tuchel