Thursday, January 11 2024 – 15:04 WIB
London – Ange Postecoglou has openly stated she wants her team to finish their January business well and early this month. Timo Werner has strengthened his front line when arriving on a six-month loan from RB Leipzig.
Tottenham also fended off a late hijacking attempt from Bayern Munich to complete a deal for Genoa centre-back Radu Dragusin. A number of exits have also crossed the line, while others are on their way to completion.
Indeed, Hugo Lloris has joined MLS side LAFC on a permanent deal, while centre-back Ashley Phillips has joined Plymouth Argyle on loan for the remainder of the season.
Djed Spence will swap places with Dragusin at Genoa after a six-month loan agreement was reached.
Elsewhere, Eric Dier has agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich and Bryan Gil is a target for PSV Eindhoven and Fiorentina. However, according to the latest news from the Independent, Spurs’ affairs from an arrivals perspective are far from over.
They stated Tottenham had completed two of their three objectives by landing Dragusin and Werner. Their final aim is to sign a ‘number eight’ in midfield and top of their list is Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher.
The outlet states Postecoglou wants a running midfielder who can play as a midfield leader but also alternate with James Maddison if necessary.
Gallagher meets the criteria and according to reports, Tottenham are pressing ahead with the move and hope to complete the deal in the 12 days between their next two games on January 14 and January 27.
Chelsea risked Pochettino’s wrath by greenlighting the transfer
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Gallagher (23) has been one of the first names on Mauricio Pochettino’s team sheet this season. Gallagher has also captained the team on several occasions during Reece James’ injury absence.
Therefore, perhaps many people think that the Blues do not want to sell the midfielder, especially to a fierce rival like Tottenham.
However, the Independent newspaper stated that the club could go against their manager and were in fact ‘willing to do a deal at the right price.’ The price is estimated at 50 million pounds sterling.
Piggybacking on Independent information, the Evening Standard asked whether Tottenham had the budget to pay the full cost? It makes sense that Chelsea wouldn’t help Spurs with a discount.
The Standard suggests the key to making the deal viable for Spurs will be charging a fee for Dier and Gil. They won’t make the full payout between them, even if a little helps.
Therefore, all eyes are now on Tottenham’s sales ahead of the club hitting the market for the final time in the second half of the month.
The Independent has concluded that Spurs are indeed considering alternative midfielders, although Gallagher has been identified as the main target.
