Everton launch £45m bid for Chelsea star - Fabrizio Romano

Jacque Talbot

• 30 Jan 2023 15:03 GMT
• 3 min read

Everton have launched a bid to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Toffees, who announced the appointment of Sean Dyche as their manager today, tabled a £40m proposal plus £5m in add-ons.

Romano reports that Gallagher will make the decision on his future, while Chelsea mull over the offer for the England international.

Newcastle are also thought to be keen on Gallagher but no official offer has been forthcoming as of yet.

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It’s thought that the Magpies won’t be willing to spend over the odds to bolster their midfield this window at least - though they are looking for a replacement for Jonjo Shelvey, who left for Nottingham Forest for £10m.

But Chelsea may be reluctant to sell to a rival like Newcastle, who are very much in contention of attaining a Champions League spot this season.

As well as Newcastle, it’s reported that Crystal Palace would also be keen to re-sign Gallagher. The midfielder joined an impressive stint at Selhurst Park last season and is believed to be keen on a reunion with Patrick Vieira.

West Ham are also among the linked clubs to Gallagher.

Gallagher's choices

The 22-year-old is not desperate to depart Stamford Bridge, having been a regular in Chelsea’s first team this season under Graham Potter.

But the Blues are hoping to sell a number of players and have also lodged a British-record offer for Enzo Fernadez of Benfica.

Their £105m bid tops that of Manchester City’s successful £100m offer for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa in 2021.

Gallagher has featured in 18 Premier League games this term, starting nine of these.

Chelsea’s sizable offer for Fernandez will no doubt mean that they are more likely to accept bids for some of their players.