Conor Gallagher applauds the Atletico Madrid followers (Photograph by Denis Doyle/Getty Photographs)
Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher is known to be obtainable and attracting curiosity from the likes of Manchester United forward of tomorrow’s switch deadline.
Effectively-placed sources within the business have knowledgeable CaughtOffside that Man Utd, Tottenham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace are eager on Gallagher as he’s given an asking worth of £45m.
The England worldwide solely joined Atletico from Chelsea a 12 months in the past, however it appears he may now be heading again to the Premier League.
United have an curiosity in Adam Wharton after lacking out on Carlos Baleba, however one supply additionally revealed to us that they’re “monitoring” Gallagher’s scenario as they proceed to pursue midfield signings.
Tottenham main race for Conor Gallagher switch
Nonetheless, a number of sources we spoke to appeared clear that Tottenham are presently main the race for Gallagher.
One even went so far as to say a bid for the previous Chelsea man might be imminent, saying: “The membership see Gallagher as an ideal match … Spurs are making ready a bid within the area of £35–40 million.”
That continues to be a bit wanting Atletico’s asking worth for Gallagher, so it stays to be seen if a compromise might be reached.
If not, it appears United and Newcastle might be able to pounce, whereas Crystal Palace are additionally eager on a return for the participant they as soon as had on mortgage.
The place subsequent for Conor Gallagher?
Gallagher impressed throughout his time at Chelsea, in addition to throughout his single season on mortgage at Palace, so it’s not too shocking to see a lot curiosity in him this summer season.
The 25-year-old might be excellent to assist Palace substitute Eberechi Eze, however he maybe appears barely out of their worth vary.
Spurs have had a robust summer season and followers shall be excited by the latest acquisition of Xavi Simons, whereas this could be one other assertion signing.
United arguably want Gallagher probably the most, although, however it stays to be seen in the event that they’ll be hindered by their lack of European soccer.
