Gallagher has been mooted as a target for Spurs for the past 12 months and with the Euros now over, it will be interesting to see if the Lilywhites do test Chelsea’s resolve with an offer for the England international.
In fact, just a few days ago, 90min reported that the Blues are ‘waiting to see’ if Tottenham make an offer for the 24-year-old, who they value at around £35m-£40m.
Whatever the case, it appears the links between Spurs and Gallagher are going nowhere.
Football Insider have now suggested that the West London club could use Gallagher as a sweetener in order to land one of their top targets.
It is revealed that Enzo Maresca’s men are now plotting a move to bring Watkins to Stamford Bridge as they are keen to revamp their attack ahead of the new season.
With Villa having previously expressed an interest in Gallagher, Chelsea are now allegedly ready to offer the midfielder plus cash for the 28-year-old striker.
There is no chance that Villa would consider letting Watkins leave and the England striker is unlikely to push for a move, given that Unai Emery’s men have qualified for the Champions League while Chelsea failed to do so.
I expect Gallagher to play hardball and stay for another season, then perhaps force Chelsea into handing him a new contract rather than letting him leave on a free.
