Paul Merson believes Chelsea outcast Conor Gallagher would be the ideal fit for Newcastle United. Jonjo Shelvey’s anticipated exit to Nottingham Forest leaves Eddie Howe light of options in midfield.
With Joelinton playing out wide since the World Cup break, there have been no midfielders on the Newcastle bench in recent weeks. Howe revealed the club would try to bring a body in at his pre-match press conference yesterday.
Several Premier League clubs are understood to be monitoring Gallagher’s situation. Just seven top-flight starts for Chelsea has frustrated the 22-year-old’s progress after a stellar campaign at Crystal Palace last year.
