Tottenham Hotspur are ready to return for Conor Gallagher this summer and sign him from Atletico Madrid.
They have tried to sign the 25-year-old central midfielder in the past, and they continue to keep tabs on him. According to Football Insider, they could now move for the England international after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White. Although they are two different players, Gallagher is a long-term target for Tottenham, and it is hardly a surprise that they are ready to renew their interest in the player.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid do not want to sell the player this summer. However, they could reconsider if an offer of around £40 million is presented.
Furthermore, there are no guarantees that the midfielder would join Tottenham, even if they manage to agree on a deal with the Spanish club. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Spurs to return for Gallagher?
“Tottenham have a long-term interest in Conor Gallagher – they tried to sign him before he made that move to Atletico Madrid”, he told Football Insider.
“It could be a smart move by Tottenham if they are looking to bring in a new midfielder, having missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White.
“He’s on a long-term contract, and if Atletico were to let him go, they’ll be looking to recoup a lot of the transfer fee they paid to Chelsea – it would be around £40million at least.
“Also, with Rodrigo De Paul having left Atletico Madrid, would Simeone be willing to let Gallagher go as well? I’ve got my doubts on that one.
“It’s a difficult deal to do, a lot will depend on Conor Gallagher. Does he fancy a return to the Premier League?
“It’s a deal that looks difficult to do for me, but I’m not surprised that Tottenham are looking at him to bolster that midfield.”
Gallagher would be a tried-and-tested option
There is no doubt that Tottenham need more quality in the middle of the park, and the 25-year-old has proven himself to be a reliable performer in English football in the past. He is entering the peak years of his career, and this could be the right time for Tottenham to snap him up. His best years are clearly ahead of him, and he could be a star for the North London outfit.