Gallagher transfer from Tottenham under threat as Chelsea consider new contract

According to The Guardian, Chelsea are considering changing their stance on the midfielder’s future and could renew their efforts to agree a new deal.

Gallagher has one year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge, and there are many rumors that he could leave the club this summer.

Tottenham are one of several clubs interested in the England international, but their hopes of signing the tenacious midfielder have suffered a major setback.

Chelsea were previously keen to sell Gallagher to balance their books, fearing they would breach the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

However, it appears they have now changed their minds and could reopen contract extension negotiations with the Cobham Academy graduate.

Tottenham are long-time admirers of Gallagher. They were linked with a move for the Englishman last summer, but nothing materialized.

However, Spurs’ interest did not wane and despite competition from West Ham United and Aston Villa, the north Londoners were still seen as leading candidates for Gallagher’s signature.

Chelsea slapped a £50million price tag on their academy graduate, but Spurs hoped to leverage his contract situation to negotiate a lower fee.

Ange Postecoglou is keen to add quality to every department of his squad, and Gallagher has become a main target. But Chelsea’s decision could put a damper on those plans.

Gallagher was a mainstay of Chelsea’s midfield under Mauricio Pochettino last season.

He missed just one Premier League game last season due to suspension, scoring five goals and seven assists in 37 games. He also created 11 big chances for the Blues.

Gallagher played a crucial role in Pochettino’s enthusiastic football and was adept at winning the ball back in the final third.

However, if the Blues convince Gallagher to sign a new deal, Spurs may have to look elsewhere for midfield reinforcement.