Tottenham Hotspur have Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher high on their shortlist this month, but journalist Dean Jones has explained to GIVEMESPORT why it could be a difficult deal to get over the line, with the England international uninterested in departing Stamford Bridge.

the north London outfit have appeared to identify Gallagher as their primary target to reinforce their midfield in the January transfer window, but it was always going to be a tricky signing to complete. With a few days left of the window, we could see Spurs make a late move, but convincing Mauricio Pochettino to sanction a sale certainly won’t be easy.

After securing themselves a new defender and attacker earlier in the month, Ange Postecoglou and his recruitment team clearly wanted to add another body in the middle of the park. However, it certainly won’t be the end of the world if they don’t find the right deal, as they’ve already enjoyed an impressive window so far.

Gallagher is a priority for Tottenham

As per the Independent, Gallagher has been identified as a priority target for the remaining days of the window for Spurs. Postecoglou is looking to secure the signature of a ‘running midfielder’ who can also deputise in the absence of James Maddison in an advanced role in the middle of the pitch. The main issue is Pochettino has trusted Gallagher this term as one of his key players, with the former West Brom loanee even captaining the Blues on occasion this season.

Reports suggested that Chelsea could look to sell Gallagher this month in order to fund their pursuit of a new striker. The English midfielder, dubbed a ‘big talent’ by former Chelsea player Frank Lampard, would count as pure profit on the books if sold, which could be hugely beneficial to the west London club from a financial perspective. However, Pochettino might not be best pleased considering he’s undoubtedly been one of their best players this season.

With time ticking in the transfer window, the likelihood of Spurs securing the signature of a midfielder appears to be diminishing, but according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, speaking to GIVEMESPORT, there is still a chance that the north London outfit bring in a new addition in the middle of the park, especially if Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is sold.