Radu Dragusin, who is 21 years old, has the audacity to put himself up against the top players in the Premier League.

He accepted the challenge that Ange Postecoglou and his teammates set for themselves when they signed with Tottenham Hotspur instead of the defending Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, and he will work with fellow new recruit Timo Werner to form a new lineup for the Spurs.

The Romanian international was only signed for €5 million by Serie A team Genoa back in August, but Spurs are thought to have paid an initial €25 million plus an additional €5 million in add-ons due to his meteoric rise in the Italian top division.

Although there will be a lot of pressure on the young center back to perform, Fabrizio Romano thinks Spurs have added a fantastic player to their defense.

In his special Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside, he stated, “Dragusin is a very aggressive center back, also a fast player, and his personality is remarkable – perfect for the Premier League.”

“It wasn’t just Spurs and Bayern; he was on the list of Italian clubs as well.

“In terms of the type of signing, I believe he’s comparable to Cuti Romero—not as a center-back, but with that kind of potential.”

The supporters of White Hart Lane, who have been incredibly impressed by Ange Postecoglou’s signings and playing style, will be delighted to hear that.

With Micky van de Ven set to return, Dragusin could provide reinforcement to the defense as Tottenham looks to finish in the Champions League spots. The Lilywhites are currently among the top six teams in the Premier League based solely on merit.

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Conor Gallagher not part of Mauricio Pochettino’s long-term plans

Due to his connections to Tottenham, Conor Gallagher is not part of Mauricio Pochettino’s long-term plans, but Chelsea will not let him go in January.

Spurs are reportedly interested in Conor Gallagher, according to a report in The Sun. However, 23-year-old Mauricio Pochettino is unwilling to part ways with him during the January transfer window. He is not, nevertheless, part of the Chelsea manager’s long-term goals for Stamford Bridge.

The Story of Conor Gallagher

Since arriving back at Chelsea at the end of the 2021–2022 season after a loan at Crystal Palace, Conor Gallagher has been a diligent worker. There were many who doubted the English international, with some reports suggesting he didn’t have a long-term future at Chelsea. But he’s established himself as a West London club mainstay in the middle of the park.

Even during the majority of the 2023–24 Chelsea season, the 23-year-old played with the captain’s armband in place of Reece James and Ben Chilwell. This season, Gallagher has made 25 appearances and contributed four assists. However, since the player is approaching the last 18 months of his contract, it is unclear how long he will play for Chelsea.

A number of well-known teams, including Tottenham Hotspur, have taken notice of this situation. However, Mauricio Pochettino is pushing to keep him at Stamford Bridge, so a transfer during the January transfer window is unlikely to happen. The Chelsea manager does not, according to the most recent report, see the Englishman as a long-term fixture at Stamford Bridge.

Gallagher is wanted by Tottenham

Tottenham’s interest in Conor Gallagher makes sense considering the uncertainty surrounding Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s future with the team. The Danish international is most likely going to leave Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the summer transfer window. Consequently, the North London team will require a replacement, and the midfielder for Chelsea has surfaced as a possible option.

They want to use the January transfer window to get Gallagher. However, it is unlikely that Chelsea will let go of the 23-year-old this month. Though Mauricio Pochettino does not have the Englishman in his long-term plans at Stamford Bridge, Tottenham and other teams will have the opportunity to sign him in the summer.

This week, reports surfaced claiming that Chelsea and Tottenham are in regular communication regarding a potential transfer. However, it is unlikely that a Conor Gallagher trade will materialize during the January transfer window.