Thomas Tuchel makes Conor Gallagher transfer decision

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has no plans of offloading Conor Gallagher during this summer's transfer window.

The Blues graduate has enjoyed a productive loan spell at Crystal Palace, bagging seven goals and three assists to date.

His form has led to suggestions that he could be either loaned out or sold on a permanent basis on his return to the Blues.

However, Evening Standard reports that neither is likely to happen. Tuchel plans to integrate Gallagher into his plans.

The Blues currently have Jorginho, N'Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic, Saul Niguez and Ruben Loftus-Cheek as midfield options.

Saul is expected to return to Atletico after an unsuccessful loan stint while Loftus-Cheek could be sold permanently this summer.

This could open up a spot for Gallagher, but he is unlikely to be assured with regular first-team football by the west London giants.

He may assess his position over the next campaign before considering his future. He is bound to attract high-profile interest.