James Maddison’s injury in the most recent pre-season friend of Tottenham Hotspur will undoubtedly provide a cause with concern, the international in England suffering from another reverse.
He took up a challenge during the confrontation against Newcastle United, before hiding and finally requiring treatment before being stretched out of the field.
It is believed that it was the same knee that the 28 -year -old man injured in the back of last season, which led Thomas Frank to say that he could be a serious injury.
If the worst was confirmed, it would be a long layoff for the English international, once again disturbing his progress during his fate in northern London.
Consequently, it would be a surprise for anyone that the hierarchy targets additional reinforcements in the middle of the park in an area which was already subject to investments this summer.
The last on spurs hunting for new additions this summer
An offensive midfielder has been firmly on the radar of the Spurs in recent weeks, as their attempts show to win the Star of the Nottingham Forest, Morgan Gibbs-White, earlier this window.
The tastes of Harvey Elliott, James Mcatee and Jack Grenish have all been targeted since, but no offer has yet been concluded for any of the English talents.
However, movements were taken to win another talent this summer, with the star of Atlético Madrid, Conor Gallagher, again in sight this summer, according to a Spanish point of sale.
The report says Lilywhites are preparing an offer of 50 million euros (43 million pounds sterling) for the 25 -year -old, who only moved to Laliga de Chelsea giants at last summer window.
He also indicates that it could be open to the possibility of returning to the Premier League, with its current employers open to negotiations on a move to unload the central midfielder.
Why the last target of the Spurs would be the replacement of perfect Maddison
When it has been in good shape, Maddison has often been the essential choice to operate in a more offensive role in the Spurs midfielder – which generally operates in a three system.
The Englishman recorded 12 goals and 10 assists in all competitions last season, helping the club win the Europa League, ending their expectations of 17 years for any form of silverware.
However, his injury record massively tormented his charm in northern London, undergoing three separate injuries during his two -year fate at the club after his move of 40 million pounds sterling of Leicester City in 2023.
Their ambitions to win other offensive fields before its last setback are understandable, but they could now be on the rear burner for the moment.
The hierarchy obviously plans a movement for Gallagher, which could allow a change of form in the midfielder of three men, which could use the new signature of Joao Palhinha in its in -depth role at the front of the rear line.
The Portuguese international would be able to appear at the foot of the team with two central fields in front of him, which could include the star of Atlético in the event of a move.
It has all the tools to be a perfect box-to-box option, potentially being a key component of the Frank system, which requires real quality in the middle of the park.
Gallagher, who was labeled “sensational” by journalist John Cross, played Laliga last season, producing incredible underlying statistics in his 32 league appearances.
He reached a success rate of 85%success, while carrying out 2.6 assists in the last third for 90, having the creative capacity despite his role as a deep midfielder.
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Conor Gallagher’s statistics for Atlético Madrid in Laliga (2024/25) |
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Statistics (by 90) |
Scoring |
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Played Games |
32 |
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Objectives and assists |
6 |
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Precision |
85% |
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Progressive passes |
3.5 |
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Go to the last third party |
2.6 |
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The tackles are made |
2.5 |
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Blocks manufactured |
1.3 |
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Interceptions made |
1.2 |
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The plugs finished |
41% |
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Statistics via Fbref |
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The former Chelsea star also prospered out of possession, making 2.5 plated by 90, as well as 1.2 interceptions made, offering the Danish the perfect option of box-tobox in its quest for success.
At 25, Gallagher entered the first years of his professional career, potentially making his transfer costs of 43 million pounds sterling an excellent case for the Lilywhites hierarchy during this window.
Although he does not directly replace Maddison, he could help a necessary transition to take place at the heart of the team, which could offer a new dimension for the new boss before 2025/26.
