Conor Gallagher: Tottenham plan to cash in as Premier League rivals plot move
Conor Gallagher is expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season regardless of whether they remain in the Premier League.
The 26-year-old has struggled to make an impact since his mid-season move from Atletico Madrid and could be let go at the earliest opportunity.
He is also believed to be on a significant wage in North London, making him a prime candidate to move on as they seek to revamp their squad come the end of the season.
Former Spurs scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that things haven’t worked out for Gallagher at Tottenham, but clubs are willing to take a gamble on him.
As a result, they could make their money back from his sale this summer, in what will be a busy transfer window for Tottenham either in the Premier League or Championship.
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Tottenham make new plan to sell Conor Gallagher
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider that Tottenham are preparing for a busy summer as they aim to back Roberto De Zerbi in the market.
That busy window will involve both incoming and outgoing deals as they aim to shift some deadwood, and Gallagher is expected to be among those on the way out.
His short spell at Spurs has proved to be a difficult one, and while he has time to impress the new manager, he could be allowed to leave for the right price.
“It hasn’t worked out at all well for Gallagher at Tottenham,” Brown told Football Insider.
“Sometimes that happens, he’s come into a difficult situation there and for one reason or another he’s struggled to make any real difference.
“Maybe questions should have been asked at Tottenham about why he wasn’t a regular at Atletico Madrid, and why they were willing to let him go.
“But Conor Gallagher is a player who will always have interest from clubs in the Premier League because of the attributes he has at his disposal.
“Tottenham could look to cash in on him at the end of the season, admit things haven’t worked out, and then look to get their money back.
“Even if they stay in the Premier League, his performances this season haven’t suggested he has a big role to play in the future, so it might be best to move on.
“As I say, there will be clubs willing to take him away, so it’s definitely a real possibility.”
Which clubs are interested in signing Gallagher?
Despite his struggles since joining Tottenham in January, the England international still has a number of admirers in the Premier League and could stay in the division.
Aston Villa came close to signing him in the January transfer window, going as far as agreeing a deal with Atletico Madrid, before Spurs poached him from under their noses.
Brown told Football Insider in January that Unai Emery is a big fan of Gallagher and was keen to add him to his squad to bolster his midfield options.
Despite missing out just three months ago, there is a feeling Villa could return for the midfielder this summer should they be made aware of his availability.
Crystal Palace have also been long-term admirers of Gallagher since his loan spell in South London, while Man United were among the clubs considering a move in January.
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