Tottenham Hotspur have been given a clear pathway to bring Conor Gallagher to the club, with the Atletico Madrid midfielder primed for a move.
Conor Gallagher is seriously considering his return to England, according to Spanish publication *Marca*, amid boss Diego Simeone favouring other players in central midfield.
What happened to Conor Gallagher's transfer?
The report names Newcastle United as an interested party, despite their imminent move for Jacob Ramsey, with journalist Ruben Uria claiming Spurs and an unnamed club are also in the mix for Gallagher.
Tottenham have approached Crystal Palace over Eberechi Eze, and after Gallagher impressed on loan at Selhurst Park during the 2021/22 season, Palace could well be Uria's “unnamed club”.
Why it matters for Conor Gallagher
Gallagher's potential move to Tottenham would be a significant addition to their midfield, following Yves Bissouma's disciplinary issues and James Maddison sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in preseason.
The Epsom-born schemer is a long-term target for Spurs, who are seeking to improve their midfield with a playmaker, unless they pivot and view Gallagher as a player who can make a difference creatively.
What comes next for Conor Gallagher?
Tottenham are said to be in the market for a replacement for Son Heung-min, who left for Major League Soccer earlier this summer, and Gallagher's signing could be a key part of their squad finalization.
As of Friday's edition of *Marca*, Gallagher is valued at €40 million, according to *Transfermarkt*, and his move to Tottenham would be a significant transfer deal.
Conor Gallagher's impressive performance on loan at Selhurst Park during the 2021/22 season, in which the club made the FA Cup semi-finals under Patrick Vieira, has made him a desirable target for Spurs.
Tottenham's new manager Thomas Frank has had a quiet summer, but the potential signing of Gallagher could be a major coup for the club, as they seek to improve their midfield and challenge for top honors.