Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher has been linked with a return to the Premier League, and his former club, Crystal Palace, want to sign him.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Crystal Palace have already approached to sign the 25-year-old England international. They are hoping to sign him on loan. It will be interesting to see if the Spanish outfit are prepared to sanction his departure.
🚨🔴🔵 Crystal Palace have approached Atlético Madrid over potential return for Conor Gallagher.
Concrete interest for loan move but nothing agreed at this stage, initial talks took place.
One to watch based on Atlético decision – follows @BobbyManzi info. pic.twitter.com/RIEkRQRUOW
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2025
Gallagher has done reasonably well at the Spanish club, but he’s not an indispensable asset for them. The return to the Premier League could be ideal for him. He would get to play regularly, and that could prove to be beneficial in a World Cup year. He will want to be a key part of the England national team for the upcoming World Cup next year. It remains to be seen whether he is ready to return to his former club.
Can Palace bring Gallagher back?
He did quite well during his loan spell at Crystal Palace in the past, and he knows the club well. He will be able to settle in quickly and make an instant impact. It is no secret that Crystal Palace need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the England International should prove to be an exceptional acquisition.
He has the physicality and technical attributes to make a difference for them in the midfield. Crystal Palace have secured European football for the season, and they could be an attractive destination for the midfielder.
He has been linked with a return to England in recent months. Multiple other clubs are keeping tabs on his situation. He has shown his quality in the Premier League with Crystal Palace and Chelsea. There is no doubt that he would be a quality addition for most teams in the country. It will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Gallagher is at the peak of his career, and he needs to play regularly. It remains to be seen what the Spanish outfit decides to do. If Crystal Palace can sign him on loan, it would be an inexpensive acquisition for them, and it would help them improve in the midfield.