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Conor Gallagher is now anticipated to affix Tottenham Hotspur in a £34.6 million transfer from Atletico Madrid.
Initially, Atleti had green-lit a deal that might’ve seen the midfielder be part of Aston Villa on mortgage for the rest of the season, after which they’d’ve had the choice of signing him completely.
Conor Gallagher to Spurs: The way it performed out
That was till Spurs entered the race on the eleventh hour in hopes of adjusting Gallagher’s thoughts following a prolonged damage layoff to Rodrigo Bentancur. As well as, they have been keen to pay for the switch upfront, versus taking him on a brief deal first.
Each Atletico and Gallagher accepted the phrases, and David Ornstein has since verified that the 25-year-old will fly from Spain to England at present to bear his medical after reporting final evening that the London outfit have been ‘closing in on a deal’.
🚨 Conor Gallagher anticipated to fly to England on Tuesday to bear medical + finalise particulars on long-term contract forward of becoming a member of Tottenham Hotspur from Atletico Madrid. Settlement reached between #THFC & #Atleti over €40m everlasting deal @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/lCHpTEw193
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 12, 2026
Gallagher guidelines himself out of Outdated Trafford change
Whereas Manchester United didn’t formally become involved within the hectic race, they have been confirmed to be admirers of Gallagher within the build-up to January.
That they had recognized the Chelsea graduate as an appropriate choice to bolster the midfield ranks mid-campaign, having had a mortgage provide for Gallagher rejected within the last 48 hours of the summer time window.
Nevertheless, he was eager on securing a distinguished squad function if he have been to go away the Wanda Metropolitano this month, in addition to persevering with to play within the Champions League, which neither United nor Villa might provide.
Competitors
Appearances
Begins
Minutes performed
La Liga
19
4
665
Champions League
6
3
286
*Gallagher’s report in Atletico’s two fundamental competitions up to now (Transfermarkt)
The truth that United have additionally been knocked out of each cup competitions makes any winter deal significantly tougher to barter, given the group shall be taking part in their fewest variety of matches since 1915.
