Tottenham have entered the race for the signature of Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher.
The former Chelsea star was on the verge of securing a return to the Premier League this summer. Manchester United came very close to signing him, but the move ultimately fell through. While Gallagher continues to be a part of Diego Simeone’s plans for the 2025/26 season, his future is still a big talking point.
Tottenham keen on Conor Gallagher
According to a report from Fichajes, Tottenham have joined the race to sign the English international. The North London club consider him an ideal option to bolster their midfield and are gearing up to make a move when the transfer window reopens in January.
Thomas Frank has already had quite an impact at Spurs. But, he still feels the need for a few more signings. The former Brentford boss wants more quality as well as competition in the centre of the park. Gallagher could certainly help their cause.
He already has enough experience playing in England, and his style of play is a perfect fit for Frank’s system. More importantly, his ability to feature in a variety of positions could do wonders for them.
Can Spurs convince Atletico Madrid to sell Gallagher?
While Gallagher still has four years left on his deal and he remains a key part of Simeone’s plans, an opportunity to return to his homeland will be tempting.
Meanwhile, cashing in on him will represent a significant financial boost for Atletico Madrid. But, they will be losing out on a versatile player who has been a consistent performer for Simeone since joining them in 2024 from Chelsea.
Gallagher’s camp hasn’t ruled out any possibility; as a result, this will certainly be one to watch. Considering the signings Tottenham made this summer, bringing in the 25-year-old Europa League Winner with Chelsea during the winter window would send a strong signal of intent from the club.