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Gallagher and Chalobah set for summer exits as club bids to stay in line with financial rules

- Nick Purewal

CONOR GALLAGHER and Trevoh Chalobah are expected to move closer to Chelsea exits in the wake of Mauricio Pochettino's departure.

Pochettino was ready to fight hard to keep Gallagher and Chalobah at the club, while Blues chiefs are prepared to listen to offers for the homegrown duo.

The Argentine's departure by mutual consent on Tuesday has left midfielder Gallagher and defender Chalobah more vulnerable to being sold.

Chelsea's players are thought to fear losing two talented and impactful teammates, who are both hard-working and low-maintenance professionals.

Blues fan Gallagher wants to stay at Chelsea but is about to enter the final year of his contract.

The England midfielder became a mainstay under Pochettino, impressing in a holding role and taking the captain's armband when club skipper Reece James was unavailable.

Chalobah shook off an injury-hit campaign by completing the term in style, retaining his fitness and form and proving his Premier League pedigree.

The 24-year-old has four years left on his Chelsea contract and is also understood to want to stay at Stamford Bridge.