The Conor Gallagher contract situation has taken a bit of a back seat in recent weeks just because of the number of games we’ve been playing, but now we’re into the international break it’s straight back into the headlines.
Teamtalk have today published an exclusive which claims that Chelsea have told the midfielder to lower his wage demands. They call it an “ultimatum”, with the midfielder set to be put up for sale if he doesn’t comply.
Their sources say that Gallagher wants more than £150,000 a week, with the club unwilling to go that high. Tottenham are said to be “waiting to pounce.”
What a world we’re living in if Tottenham can afford to pay our academy players more than we are… it’s not a great look.
The whole situation has been handled incredibly badly, and the fact that Gallagher is doing really well and has become a key player for Mauricio Pochettino has only strengthened his hand in negotiations.