Tottenham Hotspur are poised to secure a £35m deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder, Conor Gallagher. The North London club has moved ahead of Aston Villa in the race for the England international's signature.
Aston Villa initially appeared to be leading the chase for Gallagher. However, Tottenham has now edged closer to signing the 25-year-old after expressing readiness to meet Atletico's €40m valuation. While Aston Villa had shown interest in acquiring the former Chelsea player on an initial loan deal with an option for permanency, Spurs' willingness to pay upfront seems to have tipped the scales in their favor.
Although Tottenham is close to securing this significant transfer, it should be noted that personal terms are yet to be formally agreed upon with Gallagher. However, insiders suggest that this is merely a formality and will not pose any significant hurdle. Gallagher is reportedly eager to finalize his transfer before Atletico Madrid's Copa del Rey match against Deportivo on Tuesday night.
Strategic move back to Premier League for Gallagher
The move back home could prove beneficial for both parties involved. For Spurs, they are looking at bolstering their midfield options following Rodrigo Bentancur’s injury which rules him out of action for at least three months. The Uruguay international suffered a hamstring injury during last week’s Premier League defeat at Bournemouth and requires surgery.
For Gallagher himself, returning back into Premier League action might increase his chances of breaking back into Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of this summer's World Cup. Despite having only played once under Tuchel so far - featuring 59 minutes in a friendly defeat against Senegal - he remains hopeful about his prospects within English football.
This potential transfer showcases Tottenham’s commitment towards strengthening their team while providing an exciting opportunity for Gallagher. It remains an eagerly anticipated development among sports fans and sports betting enthusiasts alike.
