Conor Gallagher is reportedly reluctant to entertain the possibility of leaving Chelsea in January.
The academy graduate is currently in his second full season representing the Blues, with his first campaign having been indifferent after spells in and out of the side.
Under Mauricio Pochettino, though, Gallagher has been the most-used player in the squad and has been handed the captain's armband on numerous occasions.
In total, the 23-year-old has 25 starts and three substitute outings to his name in all competitions, yet it has been widely reported that co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital are happy to sell Gallagher for the right price.
That is a consequence of over £1bn being spent across three transfer windows and Gallagher having just under 18 months remaining on his contract.
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There has been every indication that Gallagher would prefer to sign fresh terms as soon as possible, yet there have been few signs that any progress has been made.
Of all the clubs interested in Gallagher, Tottenham Hotspur are allegedly viewed as the most likely destination, a result of Ange Postecoglou wanting to continue to freshen up his squad.
According to the Evening Standard, Gallagher is unlikely to be tempted into leaving Chelsea over the next three days.
The England international is focused on trying to help Chelsea move up the Premier League table and earn a return to Europe, as well as win next month's EFL Cup final against Liverpool.
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Furthermore, Spurs will not be in a position to sign Gallagher unless they are able to cash in on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg before Thursday's deadline.
The Denmark international's lawyer has already insisted this week that Hojbjerg plans to see out the season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
As per the report, Chelsea would prefer to cash in on either Trevoh Chalobah or Armando Broja - also academy graduates - than part ways with Gallagher.
Nevertheless, neither player is yet to attract the kind of proposal that Boehly and Clearlake are demanding, with the best-case scenario seemingly being a loan with an obligation to buy in the summer.
Darren Plant
