“Transfer Speculation Swirls as Aston Villa’s Summer Moves Gather Pace”
Alan McInally, former Aston Villa striker, expressed doubts about Conor Gallagher’s potential as a summer signing for the club. Despite Unai Emery’s reported admiration for the Chelsea midfielder, who carries a £50m price tag, Gallagher, with one year left on his contract, may not be eager to relocate to the Midlands. Aston Villa’s recent dealings with Chelsea include purchasing Ian Maatsen for £37.5m and selling Omari Kellyman for £19m. They also permitted Chelsea to negotiate with Jhon Duran for a deal valued around £40m, although progress has stalled.
McInally, speaking to Gambling.com, bluntly stated, “No, I don’t think he’s up to Aston Villa’s standard. He’s a decent player and has performed adequately, but I’m puzzled by his England call-up and his selection ahead of other players.”
Gareth Southgate has made his choice, and he must stand by it. Personally, I don’t believe Conor Gallagher would enhance Aston Villa’s squad.
“I prefer to see players join my club who are significantly better than Conor Gallagher; that’s just my perspective. He’s a competent player who has achieved success, but I don’t envision him fitting in at Aston Villa. I’m unsure about his cost, but I don’t see him as a suitable match.”
Aston Villa have already made five signings this summer and sold three players. Douglas Luiz moved to Juventus for £42m following the departures of Tim Iroegbunam to Everton for up to £13m and Kellyman to Chelsea for £19m.
Lewis Dobbin was the first to arrive for £9m from Everton, with Enzo Barrenechea (£6.8m), Samuel Iling-Junior (£11.8m), and Ross Barkley (£5m) subsequently joining Maatsen at the club.
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