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Conor Gallagher transfer news: Tottenham agree deal for midfielder amid Aston Villa interest

Tottenham have agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid to sign Conor Gallagher, Sky Sports News understands; the midfielder is expected to fly into London on Tuesday to undergo a medical; Spurs ramped up their search for the player after Rodrigo Bentancur was ruled out for most of the season

Michael Bridge

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Tuesday 13 January 2026 08:43, UK

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On the Transfer Show, Kaveh Solhekol and Mark McAdam discuss Spurs' move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher and whether it shows the club are backing under-pressure Thomas Frank

Tottenham and Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal for Conor Gallagher worth £34m, with the midfielder expected to fly into London on Tuesday to undergo a medical with the north London club.

Sky Sports News earlier reported that Spurs were in the market for a midfielder after Rodrigo Bentancur was ruled out for the majority of the season with a hamstring injury.

Aston Villa and Tottenham both approached Atletico about signing Gallagher. But talks are now heading firmly in the direction of Spurs.

They are long-term admirers of Gallagher. They were interested when he signed for Atletico in August 2024.

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The England international signed for the Spanish club in the summer of 2024 for around £38m.

Gallagher, 25, has a contract with Atletico until the summer of 2029.

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Back in December, Gallagher expressed his desire to play more first-team football despite insisting he was happy in Spain
Conor Gallagher provides considerable work rate and ample attacking output
Image: Conor Gallagher provides considerable work rate and ample attacking output

Gallagher brings with him plenty of experience in the Premier League, having made 136 appearances in the competition for the likes of West Brom, Crystal Palace and Chelsea prior to joining Atletico Madrid.

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