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Conor Gallagher can be 'the next Gilmour' for Chelsea - Curbishley

Conor Gallagher could be destined for great things at Chelsea, according to Alan Curbishley, although the ex-Charlton manager was surprised that the on-loan midfielder opted to leave his former club for Swansea City in January.

The 20-year-old made the switch during the winter transfer window in order to compete at the top of the table - and to play under his former England Under-17 manager Steve Cooper - but the Swans dropped from sixth place to 11th before the coronavirus shutdown.

Gallagher, however, has maintained a high level of performance despite his team's indifferent form and he has six goals and seven assists so far this season.