Alan Hutton: Conor Gallagher would be excellent signing for Aston Villa this summer

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Alan Hutton has insisted that Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher would be a "great signing" for Aston Villa this summer if they can pull it off.

The ex-Villa right-back admitted that Steven Gerrard will be looking for a player similar to himself from his career who can cover every blade of grass and do it all in midfield.

Birmingham Live has reported that the Lions are believed to be monitoring the situation of the England international, just in case another loan move is sanctioned.

"I think that would be a great signing," he exclusively told Villa News.

"I think it's there for everyone to see what he did at Crystal Palace last season, his energy, he was aggressive and got forward, he got on the end of things, he covered every blade of grass.

"That is a position where Steven Gerrard will be looking at and will be wanting someone like that in the door, someone like Gerrard who can do everything. Gallagher, to come from Chelsea on loan to put them performances together was brilliant.

"The only thing for him is can he see himself bursting onto the Chelsea team."

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THis would be a spectacular move if the Villans could pull it off.

Gallagher was sensational in an average Palace team at times last season and adding that energy into our midfield could take him, as well as the team to another level.

John McGinn has often had to carry that midfield burden alone on his shoulders, but adding more energy into the middle of the park could see him explode even further too.

Of course, there is a high likelihood that he stays at Stamford Bridge after shining last season, but should that change at any moment, Gerrard has to be ready to pounce.

In other Aston Villa news, the Villans are in pursuit of Anderlecht defender Sergio Gomez