In recent months, Tottenham Hotspur has been associated with potential transfers involving footballers such as James Garner and Conor Gallagher.
As reported by Ben Jacobs, the North London club holds admiration for the Everton midfielder, Gallagher. However, it appears unlikely that they will actively pursue his acquisition at the conclusion of the current season. Jacobs conveyed this information to Give Me Sport, suggesting that a prospective move for Gallagher is more probable during the upcoming summer transfer window.
“Tottenham appreciate the player, but there’s nothing advanced at this stage. Conor Gallagher, is perhaps the more likely target. I also think that if Gallagher doesn’t sign a new Chelsea deal, and nothing is advanced, the package that Tottenham may be able to offer will be a little bit less. I’m sure that Chelsea will point towards Mason Mount and say, he had a year left on his contract, and was a £60m total package to Manchester United, and Gallagher is in better form. So they may hold out for that £55m to £60m valuation. But I think that Tottenham feel that by the time the summer comes, if Gallagher has not signed a new deal, he may be available for close to £45m to £50m. Whereas last summer, they thought that that was £5m or £10m too much. This coming summer, they may believe that’s pretty decent value given Gallagher’s form.”
Tottenham holds a high regard for the Chelsea midfielder, although the successful completion of a transfer deal remains uncertain. The player, who has yet to extend his contract with Chelsea, is poised to become a free agent by the summer of 2025. Tottenham is optimistic about securing his services for a fee estimated to be in the range of £45-50 million at the conclusion of the current season.
The 24-year-old midfielder has exhibited exceptional form throughout the ongoing campaign, emerging as a pivotal figure for Chelsea. Notably, he has assumed the captaincy on multiple occasions, underscoring his importance to the team. The evolution of this situation awaits further developments.
Tottenham’s interest in the midfielder stems from their need for a diligent central midfielder, particularly if Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg departs in the upcoming transfer window. The player in question aligns well with Tottenham’s current style of play and is viewed as an ideal fit for the squad. Additionally, given his age, the midfielder possesses considerable potential for growth, with room for further improvement through coaching and experience. Consequently, he could represent a valuable long-term asset for Tottenham.
The midfielder’s potential to justify the £45-50 million valuation in the ensuing seasons is undoubted. Meanwhile, another midfielder, Garner, has also been instrumental for Everton. At 22 years old, Garner aims to contribute significantly to Everton’s campaign to avoid relegation this season.