Tottenham Hotspur have decided that Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton is their 'dream' signing after Conor Gallagher, as they consider signing another midfielder in 2026, according to TEAMtalk.
The England international has established himself as one of the top players in his position in the Premier League during his time at Selhurst Park, with another big-six club in Manchester United also putting him at the top of their shortlist ahead of the summer.
Spurs trying to pull off a deal for the in-demand 21-year-old has been described as an 'audacious' move, as Thomas Frank looks to reshuffle his midfield ahead of next season.
The North Londoners confirmed the £35m signing of Gallagher on Wednesday, in the first step of their midfield rebuild.
If Tottenham get their way, Gallagher won't be the last high-profile midfield signing this year.
According to TEAMtalk, Spurs have already launched initial enquiries over a deal for Wharton in 2026 and they are now deciding how possible it is for them to sign the Englishman in the next two transfer windows.
The North London outfit now view the 21-year-old as the 'dream' signing after Gallagher, and will spare no expense when it comes to transfer fee or wages in a bid to land him.
GIVEMESPORT revealed last year that Palace want £100m if they are to part ways with their prized midfield asset.
Spurs are likely to face competition for Wharton's signature, with Manchester United including him in their top three targets to bolster their central midfield in the summer alongside Brighton and Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba and Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson.
TEAMtalk journalist Dean Jones said:
There have been reports elsewhere now about how there is still a drive to sign a midfielder who is capable of conducting play from deep, and while Wharton is not the only option, he is a dream option.
What Other Business Could Tottenham do in January?
Santos left-back is Souza is due for his medical today and if all goes well, he will join Gallagher through the doors at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Whether Tottenham can fund another big midfielder deal like Wharton this month remains to be seen, with the other position they seem to be targeting in attack.
Spurs have been linked with another ambitious move for RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande, with Alasdair Gold also confirming interest in FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa this week.
The loss of Mohammed Kudus to injury until April has heightened the need for a new player in Frank's frontline, which will be the mission for Johan Lange and Co in the next weeks.
Pressure Building on Thomas Frank
With Tottenham sitting 14th in the Premier League table and without a win in their last four matches - as well as being knocked out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa - Frank is coming under pressure from the club's supporters.
Spurs face a big London derby against West Ham United next this weekend, and Gallagher could come straight into the starting XI due to the lack of options in that area after Rodrigo Bentancur was ruled out for three months.
Frank will hope that Gallagher can bring some leadership and quality to help the club win on his debut.