Tottenham Hotspur are refusing to rule out the possibility of attempting to discover whether it would be possible to sign Conor Gallagher if current employers Atletico Madrid up the ante in their pursuit of Hotspur Way duo Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Although Spurs will have to fork out £20.9million to keep Kevin Danso in the summer, thanks to the central defender's initial loan switch from Lens including an obligation to buy, boss Ange Postecoglou and other influential figures behind the scenes have been formulating plans to make adjustments to the squad.
Romero has already shown a willingness to embark on a fresh challenge, having publicly confirmed a desire to head to Spain, and Tottenham are scouring the market for potential reinforcements as their Europa League semi-final first leg against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt edges closer.
Spurs May Ask About Gallagher's Availability
North Londoners have retained long-term admiration for midfielder
Tottenham could make a cheeky enquiry to sign Gallagher if Atletico Madrid come knocking for Romero and Bentancur, according to GMS sources, with the north Londoners looking to make the most of any contact with the La Liga heavyweights during the fast-approaching summer transfer window.
The 21-cap England international headed to the Spanish capital less than 12 months ago, thanks to completing a £36million switch from Chelsea in August, but Spurs will consider attempting to gauge whether a move back to the Premier League is possible should his current employers raid the north Londoners.
GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have retained their long-term admiration for Gallagher at a time when they have been eager to improve their options in the middle of the park and, having seen him adjust to life at Atletico Madrid, they would see no harm in asking about his availability.
The 25-year-old central midfielder has been described as a 'pitbull' since moving onto pastures new and Spurs chief Postecoglou is keeping tabs on his situation as he looks to reinvigorate a squad sitting just above the Premier League's relegation zone for lengthy spells of the campaign.
But Tottenham could face a battle to turn Gallagher's head if they choose to up the ante as he has been enjoying his time in Spain and feels he can get even better after a productive first season in Atletico Madrid's colours, GMS sources have learned, resulting in there not being an urge to make a quickfire return to his homeland.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Conor Gallagher won three ground duels and got his name on the scoresheet during Atletico Madrid's victory over Rayo Vallecano last week
Romero and Bentancur Have Genuine Interest
Pair wanted in Spanish capital ahead of transfer window reopening
GMS sources have been told that Atletico Madrid's intent to land Romero and Bentancur is genuine, but Tottenham are not entirely happy that their interest has been made public and they could make it difficult for the La Liga side to hold successful negotiations by refusing to lower their demands.
The central defender and midfielder are on contracts which allow them to pocket a combined total of £240,000-per-week in their current surroundings, meaning their respective departures would free up further funds for Spurs to bring in fresh faces, but moving to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano is not a foregone conclusion.
Tottenham have accepted that Romero's head will be turned by the chance to join Atletico Madrid, but GMS sources understand they remain more hopeful that Bentancur can be convinced to stay in north London, particularly if Postecoglou is replaced in the dugout ahead of next season.
GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs are considering Jurgen Klopp, Xabi Alonso and Carlo Ancelotti as potential successors, with key decision-makers showing determination to pinpoint ambitious targets before fully committing to earmarking a frontrunner for the potential job vacancy.
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