Tottenham’s interest in Conor Gallagher persists, with talkSPORT understanding their continued pursuit of the midfielder should Chelsea opt to offload him in the January transfer window.
Reports suggest that Chelsea might be willing to part ways with Gallagher for the right offer in January, seeking to generate funds to reinforce their attacking options.
Gallagher, who has occasionally captained Chelsea in the absence of Reece James, despite not being a long-term fixture, has recently been considered for a potential sale.
Despite earlier indications that his time at the club was drawing to a close due to the signings of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, both subsequently injured, Gallagher seized the opportunity, securing playing time and even assuming the captaincy.
Performing admirably under Mauricio Pochettino’s guidance, Gallagher’s impressive displays this season have reportedly attracted interest from Tottenham. Chelsea’s potential willingness to entertain offers for the 23-year-old arises amid their pursuit of other targets like Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney.
Tottenham, having been close to securing Gallagher’s services in the past when he was valued at £40 million, is poised to act if he becomes available again.
Considering Gallagher as a homegrown player and a product of Chelsea’s academy, any transfer fee from his potential sale would represent significant profit and could enhance the club’s financial standing, allowing further strengthening without breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. This potential sale could mark Chelsea’s strategy of selling young, homegrown talents, following in the footsteps of Mason Mount’s departure to Manchester United for £60 million in the previous summer. This approach has notably contributed to Chelsea’s substantial profits from selling homegrown talents, reaching a figure of over £200 million, enabling significant investments in recent transfer windows while maintaining compliance with FFP rules.