Manchester United are now interested in Tottenham Hotspur target Conor Gallagher
The need for a new midfielder at Tottenham is becoming increasingly urgent this season. There are clear gaps in the middle of the park that must be addressed quickly if the Lilywhites want to avoid slipping into a run of poor performances in the coming weeks. At present, João Palhinha is the only consistent presence in midfield, with Thomas Frank frequently rotating the players around him in search of the right balance.
The likes of Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, and Lucas Bergvall have all been tested in the No.8 role this season, yet none have managed to cement their place in the starting eleven. This inconsistency has made it difficult for Frank to establish a settled midfield pairing week in and week out. Moreover, the current options at Spurs appear to lack the technical ability and tactical intelligence required to thrive in Frank’s demanding system.
With Tottenham aiming to compete across all competitions, the Danish tactician needs backing in the upcoming January transfer window. Reinforcements in midfield are essential if the North London club hope to close the gap on their Premier League rivals and sustain their momentum through the second half of the campaign.
Tottenham face competition for January target Conor Gallagher
Tottenham are looking to upgrade their midfield in the coming months for the second half of the season. With Yves Bissouma potentially heading for a January exit and Rodrigo Bentancur struggling to adapt to the box-to-box role, the Lilywhites are searching for a player who can seamlessly fit into Frank’s setup and make an immediate impact.
That is exactly why Spurs are targeting Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher. The England international has fallen down the pecking order under Diego Simeone, and it is believed that a January move may be on the cards. The report also states that the Lilywhites are willing to place an offer worth £45m for his services, with the prolific midfielder open to leave for pastures new for the second half of the season.
Now, however, the North London club might need to fend off competition for his signature. As per Football Insider, Manchester United have set their sights on Gallagher and want to bring him to Old Trafford in the coming months. The Red Devils view him as an ideal replacement of Kobbie Mainoo. And it is believed that Ruben Amorim is also open to see the Atletico Madrid star at M16 as they aim for a strong finish to the season.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for the England international. Losing out on Gallagher to Manchester United might be a blessing in disguise for Tottenham, as they would then get a free shot at signing Kobbie Mainoo instead. The talented midfielder is also heavily linked with a move to N17, and it is fair to say that he the right type of profile that Thomas Frank needs for his system.
Furthermore, Atletico Madrid’s hefty asking price for Gallagher may not reflect his actual impact or ceiling as a player. Committing a large fee for the 24-year-old cold limit Spurs’ flexibility in future windows, potentially forcing them back into the market next summer for another creative midfielder.
