After five years as a permanent player with Blackburn Rovers, the centre-forward brought an end to his association with the Ewood Park club.
With just a year remaining on his contract in Lancashire, the 28-year-old was sold to another Championship side, in the form of Stoke City.
It has been reported that the Potters could pay up to £1.6million for his services, with Gallagher signing a three-year that secures his future with the club until the end of the 2026/27 season.
However, since completing his move to Stoke, it seems as though things have not exactly gone to plan for the striker.
Sam Gallagher already hit by fitness issues at Stoke
Injuries were often a problem for Gallagher during his time with Blackburn, and it seems as though they have now followed him to his new club.
After joining the Potters on the 31st July, the striker made his first appearance for Steven Schumacher’s side in their final friendly of pre-season, against AZ Alkmaar, three days later.
That outing, though, would end prematurely for Gallagher, who was forced off just half an hour into the game due to an injury.
It was subsequently revealed that the striker has suffered a calf injury, and he is yet to feature for Stoke competitively this season.
With that in mind, it seems there is an argument Gallagher may already have some cause for concern about his position with the Potters, following the club’s deadline day business.
Tom Cannon can be a regular starter for the Potters
Amid that injury to Gallagher, Stoke were forced to strengthen their attacking options again on the final day of the transfer market.
That came with the signing of Tom Cannon, who has joined on a season-long loan from newly-promoted Premier League side Leicester City.
