Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, but the Spanish club is hesitant to sell him this summer.

According to a report by Football Insider, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone does not want to lose Conor Gallagher this summer. However, an offer of around £40 million could tempt the Spanish club into selling the player.

Gallagher has previously demonstrated his quality in the Premier League with Chelsea, and Tottenham have tried to sign him in the past. The English international could prove to be an excellent addition for them. He would add drive, physicality, and control to the Tottenham midfield. Tottenham need more quality in the middle of the park if they are to do well next season.

Spurs will be hoping to finish in the top four and push for trophies once again. They need quality players at their disposal, and Gallagher could make an instant impact. The Englishman knows the Premier League well, and a return to his homeland could be an attractive proposition for him as well. Thomas Frank is reportedly pushing the North London outfit to bring the player to Tottenham.

Spurs are keen on a midfield rebuild

Tottenham are looking to address gaps in their squad during the summer transfer window, having already brought in Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. They will need to improve their defensive unit and the midfield as well. Spurs are signing Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich on loan, further indicating their intent to rebuild the midfield unit this summer.

Gallagher could form a solid partnership with the Portuguese international at the heart of the Tottenham midfield. Together, they could help Tottenham tighten up defensively and dominate contests in the centre of the pitch.

The England international is at the peak of his powers, and he could justify the £40 million asking price. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham step up their pursuit of the player with an official proposal to secure the deal. Spurs need quality players like him to compete with elite clubs, and it remains to be seen whether Daniel Levy is willing to sanction the move.