A potential replacement for Conor Gallagher’s departure does not belong to Ederson, the player a Tottenham priority..

Transfer insider Dean Jones analyzes the styles of the two players and the possibility of deals being done for the two at Hotspur Way, suggesting Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Ederson, an Atalanta midfielder, is unlikely to be an alternative to Conor Gallagher of Chelsea.

During his first season as head coach at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Ange Postecoglou has received support in the transfer market and has made sure that Spurs are competitive to return to continental competition and qualify for the Champions League the following season.

despite the fact that the Lilywhites had a successful 2024 winter transfer season, they have hinted that they are still considering signing another midfield player before the market closes on February 1. Ederson, one of Atalanta’s most vital players, is unlikely to be let to leave on a cheap contract if the Serie A team decides to make a mid-season transfer in the upcoming weeks.

After acquiring the signings of Genoa center-back Radu Dragusin and RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner this month, Tottenham is reportedly in negotiations to sign a midfield player, according to The Independent on January 10.

In order to complement James Maddison, Postecoglou is hoping to recruit a player who can run at defenders from the middle of the park. According to the same article, Gallagher of Chelsea has been determined to be the perfect midfield player for that position.

With less than eighteen months remaining on his Stamford Bridge deal, the 23-year-old may be compelled to accept a sizable offer, forcing them to cash in on his talents. After Gallagher becomes Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino’s favorite midfield player during the 2023–2024 season, any deal for the midfielder would need to be in the neighborhood of £50 million.