Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly fighting with Manchester United over a deal to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher. TEAMtalk.
Since moving to the Estadio Metropolitano from Chelsea last season, the 25-year-old has struggled to secure his place in Diego Simeone’s starting line-up.
After making just nineteen appearances in La Liga last season, he has featured in just four league matches so far this season. As a result, speculation about his future has arisen in recent months.
It has been suggested that Man Utd were willing to sign him on loan late in the summer window to strengthen the engine room. However, Los Rojiblancos did not allow him to leave on a temporary basis.
Now, TEAMtalk claim that despite failing to secure his services last time out, Man Utd have not given up hope of signing him and are looking to revive their interest in this window.
However, the Old Trafford club is not the only team interested in him, as Tottenham, Newcastle United and Inter Milan are also in this race.
Atletico Madrid still do not want to let him go on loan because he currently has a high wage. But they are willing to cash in on him if they receive an official proposal worth around £26 million, with his existing deal running until 2029.
Conflict
Gallagher wants to secure his place in the England national team for next summer’s World Cup, but that will be difficult if he is on the bench in the Spanish capital.
Therefore, he would be open to a move away and a return to the Premier League; He has already had conversations with Simeone before the winter break. Atletico Madrid may even accept a loan deal to help the player work his way into the Three Lions squad.
The 25-year-old is an energetic box-to-box midfielder, but is also comfortable in a double midfield pivot and creative midfield positions. He is a hard-working player and has the necessary attributes to flourish in the Premier League.
Therefore, he could be a smart signing for Man Utd or Tottenham, should either club ultimately manage to secure his services in January or next summer.
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