Thomas Tuchel Gives Update On Conor Gallagher's Chelsea Future

Conor Gallagher is so good he's the single reason Chelsea are above Arsenal in the Premier League, even without playing for the Blues this season, so it's no wonder Thomas Tuchel wants him in his squad after June.\

Gallagher's form has been brilliant and it's earned the 22-year-old call ups, and subsequent caps, for Gareth Southgate's England team.

"I believe Conor can be a part of our squad and can play a role with us," Tuchel said at his pre match press conference when asked about the midfielder's future.

"But I am not the only one to decide. We need to speak after the season with everybody, speak after the season about what Conor wants, we need to see what the situation is and what role we have for him that he can fight for.

"There needs to be something to fight, a role and perspective of where you are, where you can be, what you need to achieve. So we have to be very clear with him and he needs to be clear with us.

"Then we will sort it out. His development is extraordinary and outstanding.

"He is one of the key players at Crystal Palace and made a huge step in his development up front. He was a pleasure to coach in pre-season – he has so much positive energy, energy in general, and such work rate to give that he can have a big influence."

He does have a point when it comes to that, and sporting integrity, and the midfielder will be missing for Patrick Vieira's side in the FA Cup semi final on Sunday.

He'll no doubt want to keep up the good work he's done this term and continue improving and getting a good amount of game time in the next one.

That could be one reason he goes back on loan, even if it's just for the first half of next season, in order to make sure he doesn't ruin his opportunity by barely playing back at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea's future, and Tuchel's potential to sign anyone once the transfer window reopens, are still up in the air as the club are yet to be sold.