Tottenham Hotspur may have received a boost in their pursuit of one of Ange Postecoglou’s ‘dream’ targets in this transfer window.
The North Londoners have had a fantastic summer so far – both on and off the pitch.
Spurs have won every single one of their pre-season games, while Timo Werner and Archie Gray have been brought in. Lucas Bergvall has completed his move to Tottenham as well.
Postecoglou is keen to add more signings in the coming months, and one of his key targets may have just made himself available for a transfer.
Tottenham target Conor Gallaher rejects Chelsea’s contract offer
It is no secret at this point that Tottenham like Conor Gallagher.
The Chelsea midfielder has been a target for Spurs for over a year now. He is a player they really admire, and the Blues are open to selling him too.
Reports have claimed that Gallagher is Postecoglou’s ‘dream’ midfield target this summer, and everyone expects Tottenham to make an offer to sign him.
Now, the North Londoners have received a boost.
Ben Jacobs has revealed that Gallagher has rejected Chelsea’s latest contract proposal. The Blues offered to make him one of the club’s highest-earning midfielders with a brand new two-year contract with an option to extend that by another 12 months.
However, the midfielder has refused to put pen to paper, and Atletico Madrid have now found an agreement to sign Gallagher.
The England star’s stance on a move to Spain, however, is unclear at this moment in time.
Jacobs tweeted: “Understand Conor Gallagher turned down a new three-year (2+1) contract extension at Chelsea today as well as in early June. Wages offered comparable to the highest earners in Chelsea’s midfield.
“As reported, Chelsea have agreed a package with Atletico Madrid in excess of €40m including add-ons and will support a move to Spain if that’s Gallagher’s preference. No terms agreed yet. Aston Villa also had a club-record bid accepted for Gallagher in June but he decided to stay.
Chelsea would prefer to sell Gallagher abroad than to a Premier League rival and the Atletico offer accepted is well below the one made by Villa. Both Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are now waiting for feedback from Gallagher.”
What Chelsea are expecting Tottenham to do in Gallagher race
Chelsea have found themselves in a tricky position now.
The Blues have offered Gallagher a new deal, but the fact that he has rejected that proposal means Enzo Maresca’s side are at risk of losing him for nothing in 2025.
However, Chelsea seem to be confident of selling Gallagher.
Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol revealed that ‘Chelsea are expecting Spurs to come in’ for Gallagher ‘in the next couple of days or the next few weeks’,
It remains to be seen if the Blues will be open to selling Gallagher to Tottenham, who are only willing to pay a maximum of £40 million to sign him.
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Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham youngster reads the game ‘really well’
Tottenham Hotspur are nearing the end of their pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, with just one game remaining before returning to Europe.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou, like many other top Premier League managers, hasn’t had the luxury of working with the full squad over the past few weeks.
Tottenham had a host of players competing at Euro 2024 and the Copa America, and some are still on their post-tournament holidays.
Nevertheless, Spurs have done well so far in pre-season, winning all of their games so far, including those in Japan and South Korea.
Postecoglou brought a number of young talents on the tour, including one who he has now described as “very composed”.
Ange Postecoglou hails Tottenham talent Archie Gray
The player in question is Archie Gray, who joined Tottenham from Leeds United earlier this summer.
The 18-year-old made a huge name for himself last season, playing a big part in the Whites’ progress to the Championship playoff final.
Gray’s quality and high ceiling, combined with Leeds’ failure to earn promotion to the Premier League, meant Tottenham were successful in their pursuit of the player.
The teenager started for Tottenham against Vissel Kobe, where he looked bright, and was also in the XI for the narrow win over the K-League XI.
Speaking to football.london after the game, Postecoglou praised Gray, though he also suggested the new signing needs to bulk up so as to cope with the physicality of the Premier League.
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