Conor Gallagher is expected to join Tottenham in January.

Alan Hutton, a former defender turned commentator, believes Tottenham Hotspur should recruit Chelsea striker Conor Gallagher in January to strengthen their engine room.

Spurs were extensively linked with a summer move for the England international, and they reportedly tabled a £40 million bid on deadline day to clinch his signature. However, the Blues turned down the offer and were able to maintain their top player.

However, according to Football Insider, after failing to sign Gallagher this summer, Tottenham have not given up on getting him and could make a January bid for his signature.

According to the source, Chelsea may decide to cash in on the 23-year-old if potential suitors such as Tottenham submit an offer of approximately £45 million. As a result, the Lilywhites will have to spend a lot of money to have his services during the winter window.

Meanwhile, Hutton told Football Insider that Gallagher may be open to leaving Stamford Bridge if he struggles to obtain regular game time once all of Chelsea‘s midfielders become available.

Gallagher is heading to Tottenham.

The analyst goes on to say that the Englishman is a ‘great’ player who would be a wise acquisition for whoever manages to get him. Hutton also believes that signing Gallagher would be a tremendous coup for Spurs.

Hutton stated:

“We’ll have to wait and see how much time he gets at Chelsea.” We’re looking at a really healthy and vast squad when everyone is fit, so it all depends on how Pochettino sees and uses him.

“Does he consider him a regular starter?” Is he more of a team player? If that is the case, he may be looking to play football come January. I believe whomever signs him will be getting a brilliant footballer at a young age. He’ll cost a few bucks, but I believe if Tottenham can get him, he’ll improve their squad.”

Gallagher is an extremely gifted player who would undoubtedly strengthen Tottenham‘s midfield if he were to join the club. It will be intriguing to watch if they eventually decide to make a real approach in the forthcoming transfer window.