Tottenham news: Fan views on Atletico Madrid's Conor Gallagher

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We asked for your views on Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, who is expected to be Tottenham's next signing for £35m.

Here are some of your comments:

Johna: Gallagher is a decent, hard-working midfielder, but unfortunately he will not add anything that we have not already got in central midfield. He is all action, like Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall and Joao Palhinha. We need someone who can control the game and slow it down a bit and make the correct pass.

Jim: Gallagher is better than any of our other current midfielders. He will give us more bite and with Xavi Simons and Palhinha we have three players with good strengths. We need to see more of Xavi breaking through the lines as he did in the second half on Saturday. Gallagher could be the right signing to support and cover those runs.

Stan: An established England international, who wants to shine to cement his place in the World Cup squad; one who knows that you're supposed to pass the ball towards the opposition goalie not your own; and at a reasonable price. What's not to like?

Doug: He is 100% what we need. He's Thomas Frank's sort of player as he's attacking minded and a grafter. He works hard for the team and he will add a much needed energy and attacking flair to our play. He's not afraid to run at players, giving us a more direct style of play rather than the sideways or backwards play we do now.

John: Definitely a good signing. I think he will fit in really well. He will take the pressure off Archie Gray and with Sarr back soon, I think midfield is sorted. We desperately need a new winger still.

Tom: I think Gallagher has shown himself to be quietly useful. He could easily become a James Milner or Jordan Henderson in terms of his midfield contributions - we need and have lacked a calm presence in there for years. He's no blockbuster, but in his position, you don't necessarily need one. You want a metronome - steady, constant, reassuring - and he could be that if we use him and treat him right. Am I blown away by it? No. Do I like it? Yes.

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