Id be quite surprised if Gilmour was valued at over £15mil. Im not sure that he would be 'expensive' as hes not torn up trees and has a year left.
Lets see.
Its a curious case. Obviously how and what is dictating Chelseas summer business is a bit of a mystery under their current predicament. That said the purging of the extensive loan list I wouldnt be surprised happening under the new owner. We could also be helped by the emergence of Gallagher which makes him the most viable returnee of the loanees. It's not an either or decision for them, but they might recoup some fees for Gilmour with more assurance in Gallagher especially if Tuchel envisions Conor a little more defensively as quotes suggests making them analogous.
But that aside Billy Gilmour is the exact profile we should be in the market for and arguable benefit of Lampard. A year ago this was one of the most celebrated young players in the world. That has taken a knock at Norwich, its also what makes him viable for us to sign. And the caveats are arguable both ways. He aligns with the age of our teams priorities. Scottish connections in the past and in the current squad is a bonus, along with a relationship with the manager. Attraction of younger players from academies and development potential was a huge justification for Lampard's hire. This is the kind of move that he should help to get across the line.
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