Report: Newcastle now want to sign rumoured Tottenham target on loan 

The Telegraph have revealed that Newcastle United could explore a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, who has been mooted as a target for Tottenham over recent weeks.

Tottenham’s interest in Gallagher came to light last month when Football.London reported that the Lilywhites could use the 23-year-old’s desire to remain in London to their advantage and get a deal over the line.

This was followed up by an update on The Athletic’s live transfer blog (16/06, 3 pm), which suggested that Spurs were battling Brighton and West Ham for the England international’s signature.

However, with Ange Postecoglou’s men having now secured the services of James Maddison from Leicester City, it is unclear whether the Chelsea star is still on their radar.

Newcastle enter the picture for Conor Gallagher

The Telegraph have now revealed that Newcastle could now look to make a move for Gallagher, with the Magpies said to be looking for further reinforcements in the middle of the park.

The report states that Eddie Howe’s men have spent the bulk of their transfer budget on Sandro Tonali and are thus likely to explore a loan move for the Chelsea youngster.

However, the outlet adds that the Blues may snub Newcastle’s approach as Mauricio Pochettino wants to give Gallagher a fresh chance to prove himself at Stamford Bridge.

Spurs Web Opinion 

Unless Postecoglou decides that one of Ndombele or Lo Celso can have a role to play next season, Tottenham would need to sign another attacking midfielder this summer, given how crucial a number eight is to the Australian’s system.

Perhaps we will see Spurs going for a young, up-and-coming talent such as Alex Scott.