Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, who is set to sign a five-and-a-half-year deal, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
Gallagher, who reportedly earns in the region of £200,000-a-week at Atletico, has struggled for minutes in Spain this season, and with the World Cup just around the corner, he's going to want to be playing regularly. The 25-year-old's last appearance for his country came back in 2025 during a friendly, but he wasn't named in the most recent squads.
A move back to the Premier League is now on the cards, with Tottenham winning the race to secure his signature.
Tottenham Agree Five-and-a-Half-Year Contract
According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, with the England international set to sign a five-and-a-half-year deal. Spurs have had an offer of €40m accepted, beating Aston Villa in the race for his signature.
It's understood that Villa were only prepared to do a loan formula, while Tottenham made a move on a permanent deal. Spurs only made their initial enquiry on Monday, and moved quickly due to Villa being close to reaching an agreement.
Spurs’ interest accelerated significantly after Rodrigo Bentancur was ruled out for approximately three months. The midfielder is set to undergo surgery after sustaining a hamstring injury, prompting Tottenham to reassess their midfield options and act decisively in the market.
Conor Gallagher himself is keen on a return to the Premier League, with both clubs fully aware that regular starts are a key priority for him as he looks to strengthen his case for selection ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Gallagher Given Permission to Travel
GIVEMESPORT understands that Gallagher has been given permission to travel to England to undergo his Spurs medical on Tuesday. He will not be part of Atletico’s Copa del Rey tie against Deportivo.
Gallagher was not opposed to a move to Tottenham despite his Chelsea connections, with the appeal centred on the opportunity to play consistently and relocate back to London. That combination ultimately gave Spurs the edge, even with Villa able to offer Champions League football.
Villa were unaware of Tottenham’s move until lunchtime, highlighting how late Spurs entered the picture. Crucially, Tottenham did not commit to submitting a formal bid until Gallagher’s camp made it clear that, if given the choice, he would favour a move to north London. That clarity from the player proved decisive in shaping the final outcome of the negotiations.