He has been fantastic for us. His energy and willingness to regain possession , drive forward and join in the attack is a joy to watch. Unfortunately I think we are just developing him for Chelsea. At 21 years old now he is a fantastic prospect (for them) and could easily break into their team in a couple of years. I really hope this doesnt happen and that he stays / we somehow do a deal but I fear its unlikely.

I don't think he's going to do a Sakho.

Red and Blue Army!

I adore him.

We ain't getting him though sadly.

Breaks my heart but thats the fact of the matter.

Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that.

Extend for another year, two years at palace will do him and us, wonders... esp if we progress and finish top ten with a good cup run.

Then he goes to Chelsea almost a starter... but who knows, they may not need him and think selling him to us could suit them... stranger things may happen.

This was once a quality forum....

I agree, he's a breath of fresh air and thoroughly deserves his Player of the Month awards. But I feel slightly sorry for Joachim Andersen, who has been immense and would probably have attracted much more praise for his excellent performances had it not been for Conor's sensational start.

Very unlikely. Chelsea could try to cut the loan short in January, but only if we agree to it as well. That is the rule. But we have a good relationship anyway with Chelsea, and they would rather Gallagher continue his development with us for the season, and he seems happy here, plus he lives in London as well.