Liverpool appear to have turned their attention away from Jude Bellingham ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to The Times, Jurgen Klopp’s Reds will no longer pursue a move for the England star.
This is apparently due to the cost of the deal, which is expected to surpass £120million.
Plenty of alternative names have been doing the rounds in wake of Liverpool pulling the plug on the Bellingham move.
Conor Gallagher is one of the names the Anfield giants have discussed, according to the Daily Mail.
The 23-year-old England international is currently struggling for regular starts at Chelsea.
However, he showed his quality on loan at Crystal Palace last term.
Gallagher’s efforts at Selhurst Park led to speculation linking him with Aston Villa when Steven Gerrard was manager.
Speaking on the Que Golazo podcast last year, Fabrizio Romano said about the rumours: “Great player.
“Steven Gerrard loves him, Steven Gerrard really loves him and rates him highly.”
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Now, English football legend Bryan Robson has also waxed lyrical about Gallagher.
“Love the energy he brings, the enthusiasm and the attitude he has,” he told the Daily Mail.
“But his best form was at Crystal Palace when he had a run of regular games.
“He is rash in his tackling but is young and can improve.”
OUR VIEW
Obviously the idea of signing a player who has struggled to make the mark at Chelsea might not go down too well among some Liverpool fans.
However, it’s worth remembering that the list includes Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne, Nathan Ake, Fikayo Tomori and Marc Guehi.
Gallagher is definitely a good shout for Liverpool, and he may not even be particularly expensive.
In terms of a potential price tag, Everton reportedly bid £40million plus add-ons in January.
Liverpool could sign him and have money to spare for another midfielder or two.
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