Tottenham now know exactly what it will take for them to sign Conor Gallagher in the January transfer window.
The England international is being heavily linked with a move away from Atletico Madrid, with a return to the Premier League potentially on the cards in the coming months.
Tottenham are keen to sign Gallagher once again, having also shown an interest in the former Chelsea star during the recent summer window.
Thomas Frank and Co. have already turned their attention towards the upcoming winter window, and they have now been left with no doubts as to what it will take for them to land the midfielder.
Tottenham will need to pay £52m+ for Conor Gallagher
Gallagher could be a good long-term option for Spurs, with the Atleti star still having plenty of football ahead of him at the age of just 25.
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He has been away from the English game since he moved to the Spanish capital in the summer of 2024, but it is looking increasingly likely that his return could materialise either in January or next summer.
The Englishman has been limited to largely substitute appearances so far this term, and will need to play regular football if he is to force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the World Cup next summer.
Tottenham want to bring Gallagher back to London in January, but they will have to pay a fee in excess of £52million in order to do so, according to the print edition of Mundo Deportivo (23 September, pg. 23).
Diego Simeone and Co. still view him as an important player in Madrid, and as a result, would only be willing to let him leave for a “huge amount.”
It is understood that Spurs are likely to launch a fresh attempt to sign him in January, but they will have to make it a worthwhile deal for the selling club.
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Rodrigo Bentancur’s contract situation at Tottenham is providing cause for concern, as he could sign a pre-contract agreement as early as January to move elsewhere in Europe.
Yves Bissouma has also been cast adrift in N17, and another option would surely be welcome for Frank, given that he is currently rotating through the same quartet to form his trio in the middle of the park.
Gallagher’s energy and ball-winning would be invaluable within the Dane’s system, and the extra bodies will certainly be needed as the season wears on.
The Lilywhites look set to have money to spend once again this winter, but it remains to be seen whether they will still be keen to take Gallagher at that price.