Huge Conor Gallagher update as Tottenham could fight four Premier League rivals

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Tottenham Hotspur have been joined in the race for Conor Gallagher’s signature by four other Premier League clubs, and a new update has now shed light on what the midfielder is thinking about a potential January departure from Atletico Madrid.

The England international finds himself struggling for game time at the start of the season at the Metropolitano Stadium.

It emerged a couple of days ago that Tottenham see Gallagher as an ideal addition to their midfield, with the Lilywhites ready to test Atletico’s resolve for the 25-year-old.

The update even asserted that Spurs are ready to start negotiating for the former Chelsea man ‘immediately’, but a new report has now made it clear that Thomas Frank’s men are not the only ones eyeing the player.

Tottenham in race with Premier League rivals for Conor Gallagher

This report comes from TBR Football, who say that several Premier League sides have indicated to Atletico that they want to be kept informed of Gallagher’s situation.

This includes Newcastle United and Man United, who explored a late interest in Gallagher in the summer, and the duo have been joined by Tottenham, Everton and Crystal Palace.

The report says that although the England international is happy with life in the Spanish capital, he is growing increasingly frustrated with his lack of game time following the arrival of Johnny Cardoso.

A January move is on the cards for Gallagher

TBR Football also spoke to transfer market expert Graeme Bailey, who indicated that Gallagher is worried about missing out on a spot in England’s World Cup squad next summer.

He suggested that the Chelsea academy graduate’s situation is thus one to keep an eye on for the mid-season transfer window.

Bailey told the publication about Gallagher’s future: “As with many players at this moment in time, the World Cup is an added complication or worry.

“Gallagher is one of those players, who if playing regularly, at his best, would be firmly in contention for his national side – so that issue can’t be overlooked.

“I am told the player would dearly like to make it back into the Atletico Madrid side and that is his priority, but clubs are paying real interest to him and he is very much one to keep an eye on for January.”