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Tottenham Hotspur to reignite Conor Gallagher interest in January?

By Ben Sully | 16 September 2023

Tottenham to reignite Gallagher interest in January?

Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly renew their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher when the transfer window opens in January

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to renew their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher in January.

Despite starting all five of Chelsea's competitive games this season, Gallagher was linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window.

The arrival of Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia and Lesley Ugochukwu seemingly led to Chelsea considering a potential departure for Gallagher.

A recent report suggested Tottenham submitted a deadline-day bid to sign the 23-year-old from their London rivals.

Ultimately, the transfer deadline passed without a deal being agreed, ensuring that Gallagher remained part of Mauricio Pochettino's squad.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou reacts on September 2, 2023 © Reuters

While Spurs may have failed with a late offer, they are supposedly still interested in signing Gallagher in the future.

According to Football Insider, the North London club could renew their pursuit when the transfer window reopens in January.

Although Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr have established a strong central-midfield partnership in the opening stages of the season, Spurs are still keen to bolster their options in the middle of the park, especially with uncertainty surrounding Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's future.

The Denmark international was linked with a move away in the summer, and it remains to be seen whether he will depart in January.

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace on October 1, 2022. © Reuters

The report claims that Chelsea will consider selling Gallagher in the winter transfer window if they receive a suitable offer.

A potential sale of the academy product would help ease any Financial Fair Play concerns as the player's departure would be recorded as pure profit.

While his future may be the subject of speculation, Gallagher's immediate focus will be on Chelsea's Premier League meeting with Bournemouth on Sunday.

After losing 1-0 to Nottingham Forest prior to the international break, Chelsea will be looking to bounce back with a win on the South coast.