Tottenham Hotspur have had a busy month, having already played three pre-season friendlies and another scheduled for later today.
They’ve also signed the incredibly exciting Archie Gray from Leeds United. However, based on reports and rumours, it seems almost certain that Daniel Levy and his team will be even busier in the remaining weeks of the transfer window, with a host of stars continuing to be linked to the club.
For instance, Conor Gallagher and Federico Chiesa are among the latest big names touted for big-money moves to N17. Yet, despite the excitement their arrivals would bring, they’re still worth less than one of the North Londoners’ own stars.
The Latest on Chiesa and Gallagher
Starting with Chiesa, it’s a bit of a confusing situation. The Italian international has been consistently linked with Spurs over the last few weeks.
On Monday night, Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg claimed that talks had started between the player’s representatives and the Lilywhites. However, according to an update from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano yesterday morning, there has yet to be any contact over a potential deal for the winger, although he did not rule out the interest reported in recent weeks.
So, while the progression of this transfer remains uncertain, it’s somewhat consistent over the last few weeks that if the Euro 2020 winner joins North London this summer, he will likely cost around £25m, which seems quite reasonable for a player of his stature.
Now, the situation with Gallagher is more straightforward. According to a recent update from Sky Sports, the Englishman is wanted by Atlético Madrid and Tottenham. While the Spanish side are in talks with Chelsea, Levy and his team are expected to make an offer soon.
It’s not entirely clear how much they will offer, but according to talkSPORT, the Blues are after a fee north of £50m. However, like Chiesa’s, the fee would still be lower than the valuation of one of Postecoglou’s star men.
Cristian Romero’s Valuation in 2024
The player in question is Argentine international Cristian Romero, who has become one of Tottenham’s most important and valuable players since his £42m move from Serie A side Atalanta in August 2021. According to Transfermarkt, the 26-year-old “monster,” as dubbed by journalist Charlie Eccleshare, is now worth €65m, which converts to about £55m—approximately £5m more than the potential fee for Gallagher and a whopping £30m more than Chiesa’s.
| Romero’s Spurs career | |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 98 |
| Goals | 6 |
| Assists | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 28 |
| Second Yellows | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 |
| All Stats via Transfermarkt | |
It’s an undoubtedly hefty valuation for a centre-back, but it’s hard to deny he’s earned it over the last few years. He has made 98 appearances for the Lilywhites, won two Copa América titles, and lifted the World Cup in Qatar.
Moreover, according to Lionel Messi, the Córdoba-born titan is the “best defender in the world,” and given his countless titles, mountain of goals, and eight Ballon d’Ors, Messi probably knows a thing or two.
The 36-capped international has become such an essential figure in N17 that before the start of last season, the club made him co-vice captain alongside James Maddison. In the year since, he’s more than lived up to the mantle.
Ultimately, signing Chiesa and Gallagher would be tremendously exciting and help improve the team, but they will have to do something really special in white to see their valuations surpass Romero’s.
