Roy Keane hails ‘really good’ Euro 2024 midfielder West Ham United are huge admirers of. West Ham United now begin a new chapter after the departure of David Moyes.
In recent years, West Ham fans have been used to the team competing in Europe, but they will have their midweeks empty next season.
Whether it’s through winning the FA Cup or finishing in the top seven, Julen Lopetegui won’t just be tasked to get the club higher up the table, but also improve the style of play.
That will require changes to the squad, with departures expected and several big names linked with moves to the London Stadium.
In recent times, HITC has revealed that there is interest in Wolves centre-back Max Kilman, who worked with the West Ham boss in the Midlands.
But the Hammers are also huge admirers of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, who might not be handed a new deal at Stamford Bridge and that has interested several Premier League clubs, as HITC revealed in April.
Roy Keane stated that Gallagher is a player ‘we all like’ as he touched upon the midfielder’s energy, as he told ITV Sport.
Gallagher is currently on England duty at Euro 2024, he started the last group game draw against Slovenia, but was subbed off at half-time.
One area Keane thinks Gallagher has issues in is his lack of ability when in possession because ‘you certainly can’t question his honesty’.
West Ham United’s transfer interest in Conor Gallagher
“Aren’t you supposed to do that for every game, press well and bring energy,” said Keane.
“Conor Gallagher. We all like him. I think he’s a really good player. Sometimes I think he lacks real quality when he is in possession. He is a workman-like player. You certainly can’t question his honesty. He will get forward. And as I said, just that question mark when he is in possession.”
It seems as though the player in question wants to stay, but with 12 months left on his deal and the possibility of making a serious profit on an academy star, then others seem to be unwilling.
Either way, if Gallagher leaves Chelsea, then his next club have a player that they can very much rely on and prove to elevate the qualities around him.
