Chelsea are holding talks with Conor Gallagher over a new contract as teams swarm for his signature.

Gallagher is a loan target for a number of clubs after successful stints at Charlton Athletic and Swansea City.

And the Daily Mail says Chelsea want to extend Gallagher's contract, despite his current deal running until 2022.

Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Leeds United and Aston Villa are among the clubs interested in the 20-year-old central midfielder.

Numerous Championship clubs are also interested and have asked to be informed about the situation.

The Blues would prefer to loan Gallagher again rather than a permanent transfer.