Pundit says top Tottenham target has been one of the best in the PL this season
Glenn Murray has argued that rumoured Tottenham target Conor Gallagher has been one of the best players in the Premier League this season.
While Gallagher continues to be a mainstay in Mauricio Pochettino’s starting eleven at Chelsea, the speculation over his future rumbles on, with the midfielder edging closer to the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Various outlets have reported over the past week that Tottenham are continuing to show ‘concrete interest’ in the 23-year-old as they are aware that Chelsea need to sell players in the summer in order to comply with the Premier League’s financial rules (Football Insider).
Journalist Ben Jacobs told GiveMeSport a couple of days ago that despite the rumours linking the likes of James Garner with a move to Spurs, Gallagher remains Ange Postecoglou’s top target.
The journalist suggested that the Lilywhites would be prepared to pay around £45m to £50m for the England international next summer.
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Murray sang the midfielder’s praises after he netted Chelsea’s matchwinner against Leeds on Wednesday, insisting that Gallagher has not only been one of the West London club’s best players this season but also one of the best across the Premier League.
The former Brighton and Crystal Palace striker told BBC Sport after Chelsea’s 3-2 FA Cup win: “For me, Conor Gallagher is one of the standout performers this season. I like what he does – he adds an energy to the way Chelsea play.
“Disappointing performance from Chelsea, there were flashes of what they are capable of and the game did drift away from them.
“The way they are not killing teams at the moment, I suppose when you step away it is a positive result, but the manner in which it came was a little disappointing.”
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If Gallagher keeps putting in these sorts of performances, not only will his market value continue to rise but it also increases the likelihood of Chelsea offering him a new contract.
I would not be surprised if talks over a new deal between the midfielder and the Blues hierarchy intensify within the next month or two.
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