Tottenham Hotspur prepares in parallel transfer plans' that include the signature Chelsea midfielder, Conor Gallagher, according to The Telegraph.
The Spurs' goal of achieving a Champions League The spot for next season remains alive despite the defeat to Chelsea on Thursday night. The north London club are making plans for the summer and the report says they see Gallagher as a “realistic” target.
However, the Telegraph reports that Tottenham's transfer plan depends on two scenarios: one, if they make a jump Aston Villa to fourth place and second place if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.
His move to Gallagher is also reported to be guided by Chelsea's valuation of £50m. 50k per week midfielder Gallagher will only have one year left on his contract this summer, so Spurs will be hoping the Blues are forced to reduce their asking price.
Ange Postecoglou hopes to add at least three major signings to the agenda, with a midfielder, a center forward and a central defender, according to the Telegraph. Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly has been tipped as a possible target.
Other transfer objectives include EvertonIt's Amadou Onana, BarcelonaRaphinha and Juventus youngster Samuel Illing-Junior. All players are being considered by the north London side, according to the report.
REINFORCEMENT OF THE MIDFIELD
In what has been a waning season for Chelsea, Gallagher has been a shining light for the Blues, quickly becoming a fan favorite at the Bridge.
The England international, who earned 12 caps, has been one of Chelsea's most consistent players and has increasingly become an integral core of Mauricio Pochettino's side this season.
With Chelsea ready to capitalize on the combative midfielder, Tottenham are a perfect fit and Postecoglou, who has proven his ability to cultivate talent, should be a good coach to use Gallagher in their high-pressure, free-flowing football system.
A tireless runner, enigmatic presser and competent passer, Gallagher ticks all the boxes as the archetypal midfielder who fits into Postecoglou's combative midfield setup.
Tottenham currently occupies fifth position in the first division table, seven points behind Villa in fourth place with one game less. Their quest to usurp the Villains for a Champions League spot will continue this weekend when Spurs take on each other. Liverpool at Anfield.
