Aston Villa open talks to set up deal for Chelsea’s Conor

Fee for England midfielder thought to be at least £50mTottenham also interested in player, who has year on contract

Aston Villa have opened talks with Chelsea over a deal for Conor Gallagher. Unai Emery is desperate to sign the England midfielder, who is expected to cost at least £50m, and is looking to move quickly in an attempt to land one of his key summer targets.

Tottenham also retain an interest in Gallagher, who has a year left on his contract, and the 24-year-old could be in even bigger demand if he impresses for England at Euro 2024.