July 18th 2024.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has his sights set on strengthening the team's midfield options for the upcoming season. Recent reports suggest that the club is interested in signing Manchester United's Scott McTominay instead of Chelsea's Conor Gallagher.
Despite their efforts, Tottenham has been struggling to secure a deal for Gallagher, who has been a long-term target for the team. The 24-year-old, who represented England at Euro 2024, was expected to leave his childhood club Chelsea this summer. Aston Villa was also reportedly interested in signing him. However, it seems that Gallagher will remain at Stamford Bridge and see out his contract, leaving Tottenham to explore other options for midfield reinforcements.
According to sources, Tottenham is now eyeing a surprise target in McTominay from Manchester United. The 27-year-old, who also played for Scotland at Euro 2024, has been a key player for United since making his debut in 2017. While United's coach Erik ten Hag values McTominay highly and is reluctant to let him go, the club is open to selling as they prepare for a busy and expensive transfer window.
McTominay has already returned to Manchester United for pre-season training, and the team has already made significant signings, including Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkee from Bologna and highly-rated French defender Leny Yoro. However, this hasn't stopped other clubs from showing interest in the midfielder. Fulham made an unsuccessful bid for him earlier in the summer, and West Ham has been linked with him since their former manager David Moyes failed to sign him last year. Even European giants Galatasaray have expressed their desire to bring McTominay to Turkey. However, his preference is to stay in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, there have been talks about Gallagher staying at Chelsea instead of joining Tottenham. McTominay, on the other hand, is hoping to stay at Manchester United, but he won't be short of potential suitors if the club decides to sell him this summer.
Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin believes that McTominay should leave Manchester United and become a key player in another team instead of fighting for a spot in the starting lineup. He also suggests that playing in a more advanced role could bring out the best in the midfielder. With the Euros just around the corner, McTominay's future at Manchester United may be uncertain, but he can rest assured that there are plenty of teams in the Premier League who would be eager to have him on their side.
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