Tottenham Hotspur have pulled off a dramatic late twist in the transfer market by convincing Conor Gallagher to join them, despite the midfielder having already agreed terms with Aston Villa. As confirmed by Fabrizio Romano with his trademark “Here We Go,” Spurs have struck a €40 million agreement with Atlético Madrid to bring the England international back to London.
Gallagher’s future appeared set when Aston Villa reached an agreement with Atlético and held advanced talks with the player. However, Tottenham entered the race decisively and changed the course of the deal. The North London club were prepared to pay around €10 million more than Villa’s initial package of €30 million plus add-ons, a financial commitment that immediately caught Atlético’s attention.
More importantly, Spurs sold Gallagher a clear sporting project. With Rodrigo Bentancur set to be sidelined for several months through injury, Tottenham presented Gallagher with the opportunity for a key role in Ange Postecoglou’s midfield from the very start of the season. Regular minutes, tactical importance, and a chance to become a central figure in a high-intensity system proved decisive factors.
