Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the Premier League campaign
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Tottenham Hotspur have been named as the ‘most likely destination’ for ex-Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher this summer, amid interest from several Premier League clubs.
Gallagher left Chelsea for Atletico Madrid last summer, ending an 18-year association with the Blues after joining the club’s youth ranks back in 2006. His move to the Spanish capital cost around £34m.
He enjoyed a successful first campaign at the Metropolitano Stadium, making 50 appearances for the Madrid club with four goals and six assists. However, his future has since come into question after the club signed Alex Baena. The midfielder completed a €50m move to join Atletico from La Liga rivals Villareal, and he has not been signed to sit on the bench.
Johnny Cardoso and Pablo Barrios are also said to be ahead of Gallagher in the pecking order in Diego Simeone’s midfield.
Tottenham Hotspur ‘most likely destination’ for Conor Gallagher
According to a report from Football Espana: “As things stand, Tottenham Hotspur are the most likely destination for Gallagher.”
Several Premier League sides have been credited with an interest, with Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said to be a big fan of the player with Nottingham Forest also linked. Newcastle United were said to have made an enquiry last month but have yet to follow up that interest with anything concrete.
Spurs are said to be fans of Gallagher’s physicality and technical ability. He also has plenty of Premier League experience from his time at Chelsea as well as from his previous loan spell at Selhurst Park with Crystal Palace.
Thomas Frank is tasked with seriously-improving Spurs’ Premier League fortunes after the club finished 17th last term. They have qualified for the Champions League after winning the Europa League and will need a squad capable of coping with the demands of European and domestic football. Adding a player like Gallagher would ensure their squad had another solid midfield option after they signed Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich last week.
Spurs play Bayern Munich in their final pre-season friendly on Thursday before kicking off their competitive campaign against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, August 13.