Former Aston Villa player Gabriel Agbonlahor has expressed his opinion on Chelsea’s potential transfer decisions, suggesting that rather than parting ways with midfielder Conor Gallagher, they should consider selling Mykhailo Mudryk during the upcoming transfer window. Despite having 18 months left on his contract, Gallagher has become integral to Chelsea under manager Mauricio Pochettino, contributing significantly with 15 appearances and four assists in the Premier League this season.
Agbonlahor emphasized the importance of retaining Gallagher, stating that letting him go would be a “silly” mistake. He praised Gallagher for stepping up in the absence of Christopher Nkunku, although pointing out the need for improved goal-scoring. On the other hand, Agbonlahor was critical of Mudryk, highlighting his inability to run with the ball.
The uncertainty surrounding Gallagher’s contract situation adds intrigue to Chelsea’s potential transfer moves. The CIES Football Observatory currently values Gallagher at £51.6 million, and his departure could positively impact Chelsea’s financial standing under Financial Fair Play rules.
After Chelsea’s recent loss to Everton, Pochettino acknowledged the need for a change in mindset and hinted at potential January transfers. He stressed the importance of balancing expectations with reality and emphasized the team’s need to be more resilient to achieve success.
Pochettino expressed the necessity for self-evaluation and hinted at possible moves in the upcoming transfer window. He emphasized the need for players to push themselves and suggested that improvements might be sought during the transfer window to bridge the gap between expectations and reality.
