Borussia Dortmund face daunting task to replace Jude Bellingham: Chelsea's Conor Gallagher wanted
Borussia Dortmund are confronted with the daunting task of finding a suitable replacement for Jude Bellingham this summer.
Conor Gallagher.<p>
Borussia Dortmund are confronted with the daunting challenge of finding a suitable replacement for Jude Bellingham this summer, and they may have found their answer in out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher. </p>
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BILD journalist Christian Falk reveals that BVB have expressed concrete interest in Gallagher, citing his versatility and ability to play in multiple positions, similar to Bellingham. </p>
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"The interest in Conor Gallagher has been very evident for months now. Dortmund acknowledges the need for a player like Jude Bellingham, not only in terms of style but also in terms of playing as a 6, 8, or 10. Gallagher possesses these qualities," stated Falk in his latest column for CaughtOffside. </p>
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Dortmund seems financially equipped for the move, given the funds from Bellingham's transfer and Gallagher's age of 23, making him a viable long-term investment. Falk believes that the move is highly plausible for Dortmund. </p>
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"The contract is until 2025, so they can pay him. They have the money from the Bellingham transfer and they also see - given he's 23 years of age - he's not too old to be an investment. So this is very realistic for Dortmund." </p>
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Although Gallagher's opportunities were limited during the 2022/23 season, he showcased his capabilities towards the latter stages of the campaign. With Chelsea open to offloading talent this summer, Dortmund may have a genuine chance of securing the services of the talented 23-year-old midfielder. </p>
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Gallagher's statistics continue to impress, despite his recent stagnation in the Premier League. FB Ref considers him the second-most similar player to Bellingham, reinforcing the validity of Dortmund's interest. </p>
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Additionally, Gallagher excels in offensive contributions, ranking in the 97th percentile for touches in the opposing penalty box and the 81st percentile for progressive carries. </p>
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