The new Blues boss, Maresca, addressed the situation regarding Gallagher during a press conference. He stated that the club has offered Gallagher a new contract and are actively working on finding a resolution. Maresca remained composed and emphasized that Gallagher is in contact with the club to resolve the situation. He acknowledged the common occurrence of clubs facing problems with players in the summer but expressed hope that a solution would be found, bringing about a satisfactory outcome for all parties involved.

Maresca also emphasized that the primary focus for the club and for Gallagher himself is to find a resolution, indicating the importance of the situation. However, it seems that the player may not align with Maresca’s possession-based system, as he has been consistently linked with a move away from the club. Gallagher, who has a long history with the club since joining at a young age, has accumulated 95 appearances in total. Meanwhile, Chelsea is currently on a pre-season tour in the US, having played against Wrexham and Celtic.

The press conference took place during this tour, where Maresca shared his insights on the situation. Finally, the text concludes with an invitation to join a new WhatsApp community and receive daily Mirror Football content, special offers, promotions, and adverts from the Mirror and its partners.