Rudy Galetti has claimed that Ange Postecoglou’s January priority at Spurs is to replace the injured Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic, while Conor Gallagher is mentioned as a possible midfield reinforcement.
Over the last month and a half, there have been several contradictory reports on the future of Gallagher, who has been a regular in Mauricio Pochettino’s starting eleven at Chelsea so far this season.
The Athletic on September 12 that the Blues hierarchy are open to cashing in on the 23-year-old in January amidst Tottenham’s interest.
90 min even asserted a couple of weeks ago that the Spurs believe that they would be the England international’s preferred destination if he leaves Stamford Bridge in January.
However, a recent report on Football Insider poured cold water over those claims, suggesting that Gallagher is ready to put pen to paper on a new deal at his boyhood club, having been given assurances by Pochettino that he is an important part of his plans.
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – JULY 19: Conor Gallagher of Chelsea applauds the fans after the Pre-Season Friendly match between Chelsea FC and Wrexham at Kenan Stadium on July 19, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Two out and one in for Spurs midfield in January
If Galetti’s latest update is to be believed, Spurs have not yet given up hope of signing the Chelsea star, with the club potentially ready to offload Lo Celso and Hojbjerg to make room for the 23-year-old.
The journalist also backed up what we have heard from other sources recently about Tottenham’s interest in Al-Ittihad winger Jota, and Postecoglou’s desire to invest in a new forward.
Galetti told Tribal Football: “On the exits list, the main names are Giovanni Lo Celso and Pierre Hojbjerg.
“The chances of seeing them leave in January – towards Spain – are growing: for the Argentine midfielder, Tottenham are also open to evaluating the idea of a loan, while the eventual farewell of the Danish midfielder – Atletico Madrid are always interested – could open up some scenarios, including the possible assault on Conor Gallagher.
“However, the priority of Postecoglu is to replace Ivan Perisic and Manor Solomon – both injured – on the left side of the pitch.
“To date, Spurs – among others – are monitoring Jota: after his sensational move to Al Ittihad, coach Nuno, for the moment, doesn’t consider him an important player and this difficult situation could facilitate his transfer as early as January.”
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I would be extremely surprised if Chelsea allowed Gallagher to leave in January, given that the midfielder is evidently central to Pochettino’s plans.
However, if the 23-year-old does not sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge within the next couple of months, I fully expect Tottenham to test the waters with an offer.
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