According to Caughtoffside, Tottenham ‘could take concrete steps’ for the departure of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher Pierre-Emile Hojberg in January
The report claims that Gallagher holds a valuable position in Pochettino’s team.
And while there is no immediate urgent need to extend his contract, Chelsea are “willing to open discussions” about the possibility.
They resisted pressure from interested clubs, including Tottenham, during the summer transfer window.
Tottenham were said to be intent on signing the Chelsea player this summer and were even said to have ‘held extensive discussions’ with the club over a potential deal for him, but no Can an agreement be reached with a player worth £45m?
Spurs even made a verbal offer of £40m plus add-ons for the Chelsea player on deadline day, but it was still £5m short of their £45m valuation. at that time.
It was suggested then that Spurs had to offload at least two players before they could make a formal move for Gallagher but their priority at that time was to get Brennan Johnson done.
Spurs could return for him in January and with Hojbjerg keen on leaving in January, a move could be possible if they can offer Chelsea a price that is close to their valuation.
Tottenham could revisit a move for Gallagher in January, especially if Hojbjerg, who is keen on leaving, departs the club.
The midfield is an area that Spurs may need to strengthen, given the lack of depth in that position.
Currently, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, and Pape Matar Sarr are the preferred midfield trio for Tottenham
However, with Rodrigo Bentancur injured and Hojbjerg not in Ange Postecoglou’s plans, there is a need for additional reinforcements.
Whether Spurs pursue Gallagher or explore other midfield options in the January transfer window remains to be seen depending on Chelsea’s willingness to sell and Tottenham’s transfer budget.
