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‘Please don’t’… Joe Cole begs ‘very talented’ £45m player not to join Tottenham this month

Joe Cole has sent a clear message to Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher amid specuation that Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur want to sign him.

The TNT Sports pundit simply does not want Gallagher to move from Chelsea to London rivals Tottenham.

So, what Joe Cole said about Conor Gallagher? Let’s take a look.

Joe Cole wants Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher to snub Tottenham Hotspur

Well, Conor Gallagher has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur. There is speculation that Spurs want to sign the midfielder, and that London and Premier League rivals Chelsea could sell him.

has reported that Tottenham are interested in signing Gallagher from Chelsea in the January transfer winow. Spurs were keen on the 23-year-old England international midfielder in the summer of 2023 as well.

Journalist Dean Jones has told GiveMeSport that Tottenham think that Chelsea could sell the midfielder, adding that the Blues want at least £45 million for him.

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has given his take on the situation of Gallagher. The TNT Sports pundit has pleaded with the Blues and the midfielder not to agree to a transfer in January.

Conor Gallagher
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Cole said about Gallagher on : “I think Conor, and one thing I put above anything else, he has ability and believe me I have seen him up close, he is a very talented player. I think he will keep getting better, in the same way Jordan Henderson did at Liverpool.

“I think it would be a travesty if Chelsea let him go. They are talking about homegrown players, and there are rumours about him going to Tottenham. Please don’t. If I could speak to the owners now, just please don’t do that.

“Is Conor as gifted as Enzo or Cole Palmer? Arguably not technically but if I’m picking a team and you need to win, he’s playing every week. If you let that go out the dressing room as well, the unseen things you miss.

“If someone is listening at the club, please keep Conor Gallagher! Forget how much money he is worth on the spreadsheet, find the money somewhere else. The kid is going to get better and better and be a massive player for Chelsea.”

My View: Chelsea should not sell Conor Gallagher in January

In my opinion, Chelsea should not sell Conor Gallagher in the January transfer window. I think that the Blues should keep him until the end of the season.

Gallagher is playing well for Chelsea this season. Along with Cole Palmer, he has been one of the best and most consistent players for the Blues. Head coach .

The 23-year-old midfielder has made 20 appearances in the Premier League for Chelsea this season. The youngster has given four assists in those games.