Tottenham’s ambition to sign Conor Gallagher could have faded after a new round of talks with Chelsea, who now appear interested in retaining the midfielder. As reported by Football Insider, the latest negotiations could lead to Spurs temporarily abandoning their pursuit of him, as Gallagher could remain at Stamford Bridge until the summer, at which point they could reassess their interest in him.
Conor Gallagher’s future at Chelsea has been the subject of speculation as the Blues could consider selling him to balance finances amid Financial Fair Play concerns. Although he has 18 months left on his contract, the London club have set an asking price of £50m, narrowing down Tottenham as the only potential suitor. However, latest talks indicate that Chelsea could opt to retain the 23-year-old until the summer.
Tottenham forget about Gallagher
Although Tottenham have not completely given up hope of signing Gallagher, the possibility of him staying at Chelsea has altered their immediate plans. The information suggests that the Spurs could reconsider the situation next season, keeping Gallagher as one of their main market targets. Chelsea’s decision to retain the midfielder until the summer before making a long-term decision has changed the landscape for Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou, the Tottenham manager, may have to explore other options to strengthen his midfield. Despite the recent additions of Radu Dragusin and Timo Werner, the uncertainty over the future of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg opens the possibility of searching for a new midfielder. Although Gallagher was a desired option, the club could turn their attention to alternatives such as Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips or Atalanta’s Ederson, while the transfer market continues.
2024-01-20 16:02:04
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