As the transfer window approaches, clubs are working behind the scenes to strengthen their squads, and Tottenham Hotspur are no exception. Ange Postecoglou has had a full Premier League season to evaluate his team and has identified midfield as a key area for improvement.
Recent reports suggest Tottenham are eyeing a player reminiscent of former fan favorite Dele Alli, who could even challenge James Maddison for his spot in the team.
**Tottenham Hotspur Transfer Rumours**
According to a recent TEAMtalk report, Tottenham are keen on signing Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher and are preparing an offer. Despite Gallagher’s desire to stay at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea are determined to sell. Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid are also interested, and while Chelsea aim to raise £50m, the suitors believe £40m might secure the deal.
Acquiring an all-action midfielder like Gallagher for Postecoglou’s system is an exciting prospect, especially given his comparisons to Dele Alli, even if it threatens Maddison’s position in the team.
**Comparing Gallagher to Dele and Maddison**
The comparisons to Dele Alli come from The Athletic’s Spurs correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke, who described Gallagher as a “Poch-era Dele Alli” due to his excellence in pressing and winning the ball back. Gallagher’s “clever and dangerous” play in the final third also mirrors Alli’s style, who scored 67 goals and provided 58 assists in 269 games for Tottenham.
Should Postecoglou acquire the Epsom-born midfielder, Gallagher’s 21 starts in attacking midfield this season suggest he could compete directly with Maddison for a starting role. In terms of output, Gallagher recorded seven goals and nine assists in 50 games for Chelsea, averaging a goal involvement every 3.1 games.
