Chelsea sale: Ornstein reveals ‘preliminary talks’ with Aston Villa over sale of Pochettino favourite

Aston Villa are in talks with Chelsea over a deal to sign Mauricio Pochettino favourite Conor Gallagher, according to transfer expert David Ornstein.

He played 50 of the Blues’ 51 matches across all competitions and was an indispensable member of Pochettino’s squad, captaining the Blues on several occasions due to Reece James’ injury woes.

As we have touched on, Pochettino relied heavily on Gallagher and his engine in midfield and new head coach Enzo Maresca might be very eager to keep hold of him,With a £40-50million sale being mooted, Chelsea are likely to cash in on the England international and they have held ‘preliminary talks’ with Aston Villa over a potential sale,

Ornstein adds that the Blues ‘retain a strong interest’ in striker Jhon Duran, though there is no mention of a swap deal being negotiated.

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