Amidst reports linking Conor Gallagher with a potential move to Tottenham Hotspur, Mauricio Pochettino has praised the midfielder for his commitment but wants to see him score more goals.

It is certainly not a secret that Tottenham are big fans of Gallagher, with the North London club having been linked with the 23-year-old right from last summer.

Reports over the last few days have continued to insist that Spurs are keeping an eye on the England international’s situation and are ready to pounce in the summer as contract talks between his entourage and Chelsea have not progressed (TEAMtalk).

The Blues’ financial troubles have been well-documented, with some financial experts of the opinion that they would have to generate £100m in ‘pure profit’ early in the summer, which is why they might have to sell some of their academy graduates (talkSPORT).
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Pochettino is still a big fan of Conor Gallagher

However, it is certainly clear that Pochettino would keep Gallagher if it was up to him, with the Chelsea boss now waxing lyrical about the player.

When asked about the midfielder’s selection in the England squad, the former Tottenham manager told Football.London: “He?s always 200 per cent in every single appearance and training. He needs to keep performing and keep this commitment always as it?s one of his best skills.

“He has the capacity to always be ready to fight, to commit, to help and then ...