Patrick Vieira has responded to claims that Crystal Palace tabled a bid for Conor Gallagher. The 22-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge following an impressive loan spell at Selhurst Park last season.
Gallagher, who sees his contract with the Blues expire in 2025, featured 34 times for the Eagles, directly contributing to 11 goals. His impressive displays steered Palace within touching distance of a top-ten finish, while also catching the attention of Thomas Tuchel in the meantime.
Gallagher has started twice for the west Londoners this season as a result, though he's yet to reproduce the rich form he enjoyed under Vieira. After an element of doubt was cast over his future at Chelsea following a red card against Leicester City and with the transfer window deadline approaching, Palace reportedly tabled a bid for the Cobham graduate.
