Conor Gallagher applauds the Atletico Madrid followers (Picture by Denis Doyle/Getty Photos)
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.
Nicely-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, nevertheless it appears he might 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 state of affairs as they proceed to pursue midfield signings.
Tottenham main race for Conor Gallagher switch
Nevertheless, a number of sources we spoke to appeared clear that Tottenham are at the moment main the race for Gallagher.
One even went so far as to say a bid for the previous Chelsea man may very well 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 is still a bit in need of Atletico’s asking worth for Gallagher, so it stays to be seen if a compromise may be reached.
If not, it appears United and Newcastle may very well 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 stunning to see a lot curiosity in him this summer season.
The 25-year-old may very well be superb to assist Palace exchange Eberechi Eze, however he maybe seems to be barely out of their worth vary.
Spurs have had a powerful summer season and followers will likely be excited by the current acquisition of Xavi Simons, whereas this is able to be one other assertion signing.
United arguably want Gallagher probably the most, although, nevertheless it stays to be seen in the event that they’ll be hindered by their lack of European soccer.
