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Chelsea's Conor Gallagher 'set to leave on loan with Crystal Palace and Newcastle leading the chase'

Conor Gallagher is reportedly set to leave Chelsea on loan, with Crystal Palace and Newcastle interested in signing him for the season.

The central midfielder is attracting interest from other Premier League sides after a solid loan spell at relegated West Bromwich Albion last season.

And according to the Sun, the Blues are willing to sanction a temporary move away, but view him as part of their long-term plans.

Chelsea are reportedly willing to let Conor Gallagher leave on loan, with Premier League sides Crystal Palace and Newcastle understood to be keen to sign the central midfielder (pictured)

Chelsea are reportedly willing to let Conor Gallagher leave on loan, with Premier League sides Crystal Palace and Newcastle understood to be keen to sign the central midfielder (pictured)

Blues boss Thomas Tuchel (above) is, however, unwilling to sanction a permanent departure

Blues boss Thomas Tuchel (above) is, however, unwilling to sanction a permanent departure

Gallagher, 21, who has been training with the first team and played in the club's 6-1 pre-season win against Peterborough, spent the season before last at Charlton and Swansea before impressing at the Hawthorns last campaign.