Tottenham have been linked with a move for Conor Gallagher in recent months.
Tottenham wanted Gallagher from Atletico Madrid over the summer, and speculation has not subsided with the turn of the new season.
The Lilywhites’ priority before the end of September was to sign another attacking midfielder. This became a necessity when James Maddison sustained an ACL injury in Tottenham’s win over Newcastle during pre-season.
Xavi Simons soon arrived at Tottenham as what most thought was his replacement. But with the need for a 10 seemingly answered, Spurs continue to be on the lookout for other midfield options.
This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.
MORE SPURS STORIES
Elliot Anderson named as Conor Gallagher alternative
Tottenham are still interested in Atletico Madrid’s Gallagher, and signing him would have made sense under Ange Postecoglou.
However, his profile is one that does not seem to be needed under Thomas Frank.
There is still a belief that Yves Bissouma will leave Tottenham, with him not yet appearing for Spurs in the Premier League season.
His box-to-box expertise will no doubt be missed, as such Tottenham expert Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is a profile Spurs should be looking at as opposed to Gallagher.
“I see why he was heavily linked when we had Postecoglou in charge, he would have been a really good fit for us,” Wenham said.
“But times have moved on, and I’ve heard there are a lot of other midfielders that Tottenham would potentially look at, maybe someone like Elliot Anderson, who has a more ball-carrying style, you know, similar to Lucas Bergvall or Pape Matar Sarr, rather than Gallagher, for example.”
What could Elliot Anderson offer Tottenham?
Anderson has remained consistent for Forest this season despite the surprise of former Tottenham manager Postecoglou becoming head coach.
But if he continues his stellar form for both club and country, Frank could develop an interest in Postecoglou’s star player.
The Englishman is an excellent carrier of the ball and, according to Fbref, is in the 77th percentile for ball carries in the last 365 days.
He is also in the 93rd percentile for successful take-ons and 86th for touches in the opposition’s box.
He is also strong defensively and is in the 87th percentile for tackles and 88th for aerial duels won.
As a result, Anderson could bring further defensive stability to this Spurs side while also offering more than enough going forward.