Chelsea are ready to hand Conor Gallagher a massive new contract.

The England midfielder, who is under contract until 2025, was a big hit on loan at Crystal Palace last season with eight goals in 34 Prem matches, says The Sun.

But boyhood Blues fan Gallagher, who turns 23 on Monday, was already struggling for consistent game time BEFORE Todd Boehly's British record £110million splash for new boy Enzo Fernandez.

Owner Boehly — who has spent an incredible £606m including loan fees and add-ons since buying the club in May — wants to keep him sweet by handing him a rise to his £50,000-a-week salary.

Newcastle and Everton joined Palace in the queue for Gallagher in the closing days of the window but he was not allowed out.

A clutch of Prem clubs are sure to have another go at the end of the season but the signs from Stamford Bridge are that he is still firmly in their thoughts.