NEWS FLASH: An incredible £80 million offer reveals Tottenham’s unexpected last-minute bid for Chelsea midfielder

 

Tottenham are readying a shock last-gasp bid to prise Conor Gallagher from Chelsea before the January window closes, sources have told Football Insider.

Well-placed sources revealed to Football Insider that Spurs will now revive their interest in the 23-year-old after failing to sign Man City ace Kalvin Phillips this month and struggling to bring in the midfielder Ange Postecoglou wants.

Sources had previously told Football Insider (19 January) that a move for Gallagher had collapsed, but Tottenham are now expected to make another move after Phillips’ loan to West Ham was confirmed on Friday (26 January).

Postecoglou’s side had been eager to bring in the wantaway Man City ace, but the £6million loan fee and the need to cover a large portion of his wages was deemed too expensive.

It is believed that the Lilywhites have been long-term admirers of England international Gallagher despite the scarcity of deals between the two London rivals.

They have held talks with Chelsea over a deal this month but the west Londoners want £80million in total for player, who is out of contract in 18 months.

He has been a mainstay for Mauricio Pochettino’s side this season, racking up six assists across 27 appearances in all competitions.

Tottenham have prioritised bringing in a new central midfielder this month and remain hopeful of securing one more player after the permanent addition of Radu Dragusin and the loan signing of Timo Werner.

Sources told Football Insider (23 January) that the club are hopeful of bringing in two more signings in January, including Club Brugge wonderkid Antonio Nusa.

Tottenham sit fifth in the Premier League table after their 2-2 draw against Man United on Sunday 14 January.

They are next in action against Man City in the fourth round of the FA Cup at home on Friday evening (26 January).

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Sources: Tottenham ready to accept £20m Hojbjerg offer as replacement lined up

Tottenham have told Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg that he is free to leave in January if they can first secure a replacement, sources have told Football Insider.

It is believed that there is interest from Serie A clubs in Hojbjerg, who is eager to move to a side where he can earn regular minutes.

Spurs are in the market for a new central midfielder this winter and the Dane’s hopes of a move would depend on if the club can get a deal

A well-placed source told Football Insider that Tottenham want either a permanent sale for him or a loan with an obligation to buy and have set an asking price of around £20million.

The 28-year-old remains a key squad player in north London but has made just three Premier League starts this term since Ange Postecoglou took the reins.

He has featured in all but one league game this season but has been used from the bench by Postecoglou 13 times.

Spurs are eager to bolster their midfield, but as revealed by Football Insider (21 December), they are not hopeful of a deal for Conor Gallagher with Chelsea likely to block any potential move to their bitter rivals.

Hojbjerg has been a mainstay at Tottenham since his £15million move from Southampton in the summer of 2020, notching 10 goals and 16 assists in 162 appearances.

Spurs are also in the market for a new centre-back in January, with their list of targets including Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly, Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo and Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo.

Tottenham sit fifth in the Premier League and just six points behind league leaders Arsenal and next face Everton at home on Saturday afternoon (23 December).