Ange Postecoglou endorses €50m transfer target for Tottenham
By Manuel Meza
Tottenham Hotspur have not given up on their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. The club’s decision-makers are said to be enthusiastic fans of the 24-year-old, keeping the transfer saga alive.
The interest in Gallagher has been ongoing for the past 12 months, with the midfielder continually linked with a move to Spurs. Despite the speculation, there has been no concrete development on Gallagher's future this summer, possibly due to his involvement with the England squad at the Euros.
Gallagher's current contract with Chelsea has only a year remaining, and there appears to be little progress on a new deal with his boyhood club. This contractual uncertainty has fueled rumors about his potential departure.
Recently, some sources suggested that Tottenham might no longer be pursuing Gallagher following the successful signing of Archie Gray from Leeds. Dean Jones of the Ranks FC Ultras Podcast indicated that Spurs might have shifted their focus away from the Chelsea star.
However, Ben Jacobs offers a different perspective. He believes that Tottenham's delay in making a move for Gallagher is due to the EURO 2024, and that the midfielder remains a primary target to replace Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
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Ange Postecoglou endorses €50m transfer target for Tottenham
On the Last Word on Spurs podcast, Jacobs highlighted that Tottenham’s pursuit of Gallagher is expected to intensify after the Euros. He mentioned that Gallagher is seen as a potential replacement for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, should he depart the club. Jacobs emphasized that Postecoglou values Gallagher’s leadership qualities, positive influence in the dressing room, and versatility.
Gallagher's leadership qualities and experience in the Premier League make him an appealing target for Spurs as they look to strengthen their midfield for the upcoming season.
While Tottenham has been linked to various attacking players in recent weeks, their pursuit of midfield reinforcements has been notably quiet. The club is likely focusing on homegrown options, with Gallagher and Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey being the main names under consideration.
From a fan's perspective, this ongoing saga can be seen in different lights. On one hand, the perseverance in pursuing Gallagher shows Tottenham's commitment to building a strong and versatile team under Ange Postecoglou. On the other, the continued uncertainty and lack of concrete developments might be frustrating for those eager to see new signings solidified before the new season kicks off.
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