Manchester United prepare mammoth £53m bid to beat Tottenham to England international

4 hours ago 28

A midfielder whom Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is a big fan of may be on his way to Manchester United in January if the latest updates from Spain are to be believed.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware that several experienced number sixes have been mooted as targets for Tottenham ahead of the January transfer window.

This includes one England international whom the Spurs hierarchy are thought to be big fans of. It has been reported that Tottenham view Conor Gallagher as a perfect fit for Thomas Frank’s midfield.

However, over the last few days, an increasing number of reports have claimed that Man United are ready to challenge the Lilywhites for the former Chelsea man, and it appears that the Red Devils are not waiting around.

Man United ready to launch an offer for Tottenham target Conor Gallagher

Fichajes have now claimed that Rubem Amorim’s men have prioritised strengthening their midfield in the upcoming transfer window.

Gallagher is the player who is thought to appeal most to the Manchester club, as he is seen as someone who would make an instant impact at Old Trafford.

In fact, it is alleged that United are ready to launch an offer of €60m (£53m) for the England man when the transfer window reopens.

The outlet does not say if such an offer will be enough to secure Gallagher, but it states that it would take a substantial bid to tempt Atletico Madrid to sell the midfielder.

Why a deal for Gallagher looks tricky in January

It is not just Man United who are circling around the midfielder, with reports indicating that Spurs are expected to face competition from several other Premier League clubs for Gallagher.

Additionally, multiple sources have indicated that Atletico Madrid may not be too keen on losing the Spurs target in January, given the difficulty in finding a replacement mid-season.

Finally, journalist Pete O’Rourke previously claimed that Gallagher may be hesitant to complete a transfer in January and could decide to wait until next summer to return to the Premier League.