West Ham ‘would have taken’ £40m Premier League star to London Stadium

West Ham United would have been willing to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher on loan in the summer transfer window had the chance presented itself, according to Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge.

Eight new faces arrived at the London Stadium following the end of last season and over £160 million was spent, but David Moyes may have been left wanting more.

The 22-year-old claimed his first goal contribution of the season last weekend when he curled in a brilliant late winner against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

It marked a continuation of the fine form he had shown while on international duty with England’s under-21’s, where he claimed two goals and an assist in clashes with Italy and Germany.

After a summer of speculation, Gallagher will be hoping to set about establishing himself in the Blues’ first team under Graham Potter.

Palace were eager to take the youngster back to south London after he had enjoyed a successful loan spell under Patrick Vieira last term, submitting a £27 million offer for his services.

However, Newcastle United were also admirers and made Gallagher their top target for the window, with Chelsea valuing their asset at £40 million.

Bridge understands that West Ham would have also been eager to bring Gallagher in on loan had the chance arose.

The Sky Sports reporter adds that, thanks to his great attitude, the player is starting to show his class for Chelsea as well.

Bridge told GIVEMESPORT: “In the Leeds and Leicester games he was trying too hard and you could see that against Leicester when he got sent off. Against, Leeds he was played out of position and part of a bad team performance all round. You can tell he’s got a great attitude. He didn’t want to go back on loan. A number of Premier