Why Tottenham hasn’t signed a top midfielder: Revealed

Tottenham Hotspur has been in the spotlight this transfer window, especially with their hunt for a star midfielder. But they still haven’t brought anyone new in for that role.

The main reason for the hold-up is that Tottenham wants to sort out player sales first before making any new signings.

According to Sky Sports' Transfer Centre, Tottenham has decided to focus on offloading some of their players before pursuing new signings.

This strategy is all about getting their finances and squad in order. The idea is that once they’ve sold off a few players, they’ll have a better idea of how much they can spend on new signings.

A notable case in this context is Conor Gallagher, the Chelsea midfielder who has been a long-term target for Tottenham.

Recent reports indicate that Atletico Madrid is close to finalizing a deal with Chelsea for Gallagher. This information has also been confirmed by The Athletic, which notes that the nearing agreement with Atletico is a setback for Tottenham.

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Why Tottenham hasn’t signed a top midfielder: Revealed

Despite Tottenham's evident interest in Gallagher, the club is waiting to finalize player sales before making a concrete offer.

Sky Sports suggests that while Atletico Madrid has not yet completed the deal with Chelsea, they are aware that Tottenham might also make a bid for Gallagher. Chelsea, in turn, expects Tottenham to enter the competition with a competitive offer.

Tottenham's emphasis on selling players first might be affecting their chances of landing Gallagher or other top midfielders. By holding off on new signings until they sort out their finances and squad, Tottenham wants to make sure any new deals they make are smart and within their budget.

In short, Tottenham is holding off on signing a top midfielder because they’re focusing on getting player departures sorted first. While they’re still interested in Gallagher and other targets, they need to get their budget straight before making any new moves.