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Liverpool: Pundit believes Conor Gallagher would suit the Reds

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Pundit and former Premier League footballer Carlton Palmer has claimed that Crystal Palace midfielder Conor Gallagher would suit Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp – but doubts a move would be possible.

Gallagher was sent on loan to Crystal Palace this season and has been a mainstay in the Eagles side under Patrick Vieira. He has featured 26 times in the Premier League, whilst scoring eight goals and assisting three times, as per Transfermarkt.

The midfielder will return to parent club Chelsea at the end of the season, and after his impressive performances for Palace this term, it is unknown what the next step for him is.

With Gallagher being instrumental for Palace this season and receiving rave reviews throughout the campaign, Palmer highlighted to GiveMeSport that the English midfielder would suit the Reds, but persuading Chelsea to do a deal could be difficult.

He said: “I think he could play in any of the top teams, there isn’t a problem about that. But why would Chelsea sell him to their rivals? They’re not going to do that.”

TIF Thoughts on Carlton Palmer’s comments…

Gallagher has a current market value of £22.5m (via Transfermarkt) and has impressed in the Premier League this season in terms of his stats. He has an average passing accuracy of 82%, boasts 11 goal contributions and averages 2.4 tackles per game, as per SofaScore.

Chelsea already have Mason Mount, who occupies the same role as the 22-year-old, and it is unclear as to whether Thomas Tuchel will look to implement him into the side next season if they already have adequate players in that area of the pitch.

The creative midfielder may have a look at interest in him amid his return to Chelsea – especially from top clubs – and it is clear to see how he would fit into the system at Liverpool with his work rate and ability to score and assist.

However, we agree with Palmer that the Blues are unlikely to help out a direct rival, even for a substantial fee.

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