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Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a deal for a controversial midfielder but face competition from a Premier League rival
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Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on their next midfield target - but the move could attract controversy. Spurs completed a deal for England midfielder Conor Gallagher this month, the 25-year-old joining from Spanish side Atletico Madrid for £35m. And the north London club are already looking to further bolster their options in the middle of the park, although they face competition from another Premier League big-hitter. Get premium Tottenham Hotspur tickets HERE with Seat Unique Tottenham Hotspur hospitality offers a diverse range of premium experiences, from vibrant social lounges to private boxes. Packages include premium padded seating in prime locations, exclusive lounge access pre- and post-match, gourmet dining, and a complimentary drinks package. Guests may also enjoy live entertainment and Spurs legend appearances. Gallagher is the second central midfielder signed by Spurs this season, after Joao Palhinha arrived on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Bayern Munich last summer. The former Chelsea star started Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by West Ham United but was ineligible for Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund, a result which eased the pressure on under-fire head coach Thomas Frank.
Spurs fans may have seen a glimpse of the future against the German giants, after Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha emerged as a summer transfer target. According to German outlet BILD, Tottenham are competing with Manchester United to sign the 25-year-old, who started for the visitors at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before being substituted shortly after the hour mark. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. BILD reports that Nmecha, who came through Manchester City's youth academy, could cost upwards of €60m as the midfielder is contracted until 2028 and Dortmund aren't thought to be interested in letting him leave. Nmecha's move to Dortmund from Wolfsburg in 2023 attracted criticism from sections of the fanbase over past homophobic and transphobic social media posts by the player, a devout Christian. As a result, Dortmund inserted a clause in the midfielder's contract that would reportedly see him fined €1m if his social media posts violate the club's values.
It could mean that whichever club wins the race for Nmecha should be braced for similar criticism to that experienced by Dortmund in 2023. Ahead of the Spurs game, the midfielder told BILD: "Whether I want to play in the Premier League or not, I'm not going to say right now. " If Nmecha does secure a move to England, he could join brother Lukas in the Premier League. The striker joined Leeds United from Wolfsburg last summer, having played alongside his sibling at the German club. James Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working for Four Four Two. He has spent the past three years as a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers and started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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