✅ CONOR GALLAGHER TO TOTTENHAM IMMINENT: Tottenham Prepares £50m Swoop for Chelsea Star as Spurs Trio Prepares for Exit to Make Way for New Incoming.
Tottenham has been quietly making moves this summer as Ange Postecoglou prepares to push for Champions League qualification.
The Londoners have already made significant strides in reshaping their squad, without causing too much of a stir. Tottenham has already brought in three new faces. Timo Werner and Lucas Bergvall aren’t flashy signings, with the former already being at the club and the latter having agreed to join earlier this year.
Alongside the arrival of Archie Gray, plans for the new season are beginning to take shape. On the flip side, six players have already departed. Eric Dier’s mid-season loan move to Bayern Munich signaled the end of his time in London, so his exit was expected.
Ivan Perisic also played his last game for Tottenham some time ago due to injury and contract issues. The contracts of both Japhet Tanganga and Ryan Sessegnon have ended, freeing up more space in Postecoglou’s squad, while Joe Rodon moved to Leeds as part of the Gray deal, eliminating the need for another temporary move.
Tanguy Ndombele is the most high-profile departure so far, at least in terms of cost. His contract termination will free up an international loan spot and reduce the wage bill.
Attention now turns to what’s next in N17. Eberechi Eze and Conor Gallagher, both previously linked with moves to Spurs, could become hot topics again. Gallagher’s situation is particularly intriguing; the Chelsea midfielder has just one year remaining on his contract, and with no extension in sight, he could be free to negotiate with non-English clubs come January. Despite Chelsea’s willingness to sell, its £50 million ($65 million) valuation has so far deterred Tottenham.
During Euro 2024, Gallagher commented on his future, stating: “I am a Chelsea player right now. Like I said, I am thinking about England and the tournament. I’ve been focusing on England. This is the most important thing right now for me.”
Eze of Crystal Palace could be a more challenging acquisition. With his former attacking partner Michael Olise having transferred to Bayern Munich, there’s less pressure on Palace to sell. Oliver Glasner, Palace’s manager, will want to retain his remaining star player. However, given Eze’s impressive performances at Euro 2024, Spurs might consider making a move sooner rather than later.
The club also needs to address the issue of players leaving. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg hasn’t yet found a way out, while Bryan Gil’s future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium seems uncertain.
Emerson Royal’s situation is different. AC Milan has shown interest in him, but there’s a significant difference in valuation. Tottenham is open to letting its full-back leave, but its asking for £20 million ($26 million). So far, Milan has only offered £8.4 million ($10.9 million). Borussia Dortmund’s interest could also expedite matters.
In essence, there’s still work to be done. Tottenham has been operating under the radar compared to its more audacious rivals, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, as we move towards mid-summer and the start of pre-season action, things are expected to pick up pace in the coming days and weeks.
Liverpool.com says: Gallagher and Eze would be smart signings for Tottenham and boost its push for Champions League qualification. Postecoglou’s players showed they can challenge the Premier League’s big boys last season and will be hoping to inflict more misery on the likes of Liverpool this time around. It’ll be interesting to see how Tottenham gets on during the 2024/25 campaign.
