Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid.
The Spanish outfit is willing to sell the England international midfielder in January, and they will demand €60 million for him. According to Fichajes, Tottenham have emerged as strong contenders to get the deal done, and they are prepared to pay the asking price.
Spurs need Conor Gallagher
They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Gallagher would be the ideal acquisition. He will add work rate, physicality, and drive to the side. He has proved himself in the Premier League with Chelsea and Crystal Palace in the past. There is no doubt that he could make an immediate impact in the Premier League.
The midfielder is highly rated across Europe, and former Chelsea star Petr Cech has previously labelled him as a player with special abilities to be a leader.
Cech said: “You find that even young players can have special abilities to be a leader. Conor is one of those players – he’s always worked hard, he’s always cared and he always tries his best.”
Tottenham could use characters like him in the dressing room. Apart from his quality as a player, his leadership skills could prove to be invaluable.
Can Spurs get the deal done?
It remains to be seen whether they come forward with an official proposal to get the deal done. €60 million is a substantial amount of money, but the player is at the peak of his career, and he could justify the investment in the coming season. Tottenham need more quality in the middle of the park if they want to compete at the highest level. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal across the line quickly.
Other clubs have been linked with Gallagher as well, and Tottenham must act swiftly in order to beat the competition for his signature.