Summary
Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. Gallagher can leave the Spanish club in January, and Atletico prefers to sell him permanently or through a loan with a compulsory purchase. Spurs are keen to strengthen their midfield following an injury to another player.
Key Facts
- Conor Gallagher currently plays for Atletico Madrid.
- Atletico Madrid signed him from Chelsea for £33 million in 2024.
- Gallagher is available for a transfer in January.
- Aston Villa and Tottenham have shown interest in him.
- Atletico prefers a permanent sale or a loan deal where buying him later is obligatory.
- Villa's discussions with Atletico are the most advanced.
- Tottenham may want Gallagher due to an injury to their midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur.
- Bentancur will be out for at least three months due to hamstring surgery.
