Tottenham Hotspur have been heavily linked with Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher in recent weeks.
Now, David Ornstein has told Sky Sports News that Spurs could yet pull off a move for the Blues midfielder this month.
With a week left before the January transfer window shuts, speculation linking Tottenham and Gallagher continues to do the rounds.
On Tuesday, some eyebrows were initially raised as the £45million-rated ace was dropped for the Carabao Cup semi-final meeting with Middlesbrough.
However, with Chelsea winning 6-1 on the night and Gallagher coming off the bench to assist Cole Palmer’s second, it was a decision that paid off.
Tottenham Hotspur ‘definitely like’ Conor Gallagher
Ornstein, speaking to Sky Sports News, reiterated that Tottenham are keen on Gallagher, while Chelsea are seemingly open to selling.
However, he suggested that Spurs may need to raise funds first, perhaps by selling somebody like Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
“I wouldn’t rule out that we could see something develop with Conor Gallagher,” he said. “Just because of his contract situation.
“We know that if suitable offers arrive then they will definitely consider it. That suitable offer would be a fee higher than Dragusin again.
“Tottenham definitely like him, and if they were to shift somebody like Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, that frees up some funds on top of whatever existing funds they have to be able to go for somebody like Conor Gallagher.
“It could yet provide us with a major story. I’m not saying it’s gonna happen but… that’s plausible.”
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Gallagher is an “outstanding” player of the highest quality and, at 23 years of age, he has his whole career ahead of him.
It doesn’t look as though anyone connected with Chelsea wants him gone, but the club’s hierarchy seems willing to sell anyway.
Let’s see what happens in the coming days. He would be an outstanding acquisition for Tottenham if they can get a deal over the line, particularly in January.
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