Former Aston Villa coach, Alex McLeish, has urged the club’s manager Steven Gerrard to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher if the Blues decide to sell him this summer transfer window.

McLeish believes Gallagher, who he described as a terrific asset, would be a great addition to Gerrard’s team this summer.

Gallagher was impressive on loan at Crystal Palace during the 2021-2022 season.

The 22-year-old netted eight goals and provided five assists from 39 appearances in all competitions for Palace while helping them finish 12th in the Premier League table.

Gallagher is now expected to return to Chelsea for training ahead of the 2022-2023 campaign.

However, there are still concerns about the player’s long-term future at the west London club.

“Stevie [Gerrard] likes flair players, he was not one himself, he had a bit of everything. But he likes those players who have a bit of flair going forward,” McLeish told Football Insider.

“Gallagher made such an impact at Crystal Palace last season. I think he would be a good asset.

“He would be a good asset to any club in the Premier League other than maybe the top four.

“If Chelsea are considering selling him, Villa are trying to get a foothold in the top end of the table, he would be a good signing. He is young and he’s still learning. He’s a terrific asset.”

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