{"id":365627,"date":"2026-01-12T05:13:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T05:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/365627\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T05:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T05:13:13","slug":"tottenham-step-up-conor-gallagher-transfer-interest-as-two-clubs-battle-for-ex-chelsea-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/365627\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham step up Conor Gallagher transfer interest as two clubs battle for ex-Chelsea star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham are in the market for reinforcements before the January transfer window slams shut and have now stepped up their interest in Conor Gallagher<\/p>\n<p>22:15, 11 Jan 2026Updated 22:16, 11 Jan 2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_GettyImages-2254087069.jpg\" alt=\"Tottenham want to sign Conor Gallagher\" loading=\"eager\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Tottenham want to sign Conor Gallagher\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Tottenham want to sign Conor Gallagher(Image: )<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tottenham Hotspur are keen on bringing former Chelsea midfielder <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/conor-gallagher\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Conor GallagherLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Conor Gallagher<\/a> back to the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Premier LeagueLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Premier League<\/a> this month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Spurs are on the lookout for fresh faces in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/january-transfer-window\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">January transfer window<\/a> to help Thomas Frank&#8217;s struggling squad, but it remains uncertain whether the Dane will be at the helm to welcome new arrivals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Frank&#8217;s future in north London is hanging by a thread following Spurs&#8217; <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/fa-cup\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">FA Cup<\/a> third-round defeat to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/aston-villa-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Aston Villa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In an ironic twist, Villa are also interested in securing the services of Atletico Madrid&#8217;s 25-year-old midfielder and have already initiated talks for a permanent transfer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As revealed by <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.football.london\/tottenham-hotspur-fc\/transfer-news\/conor-gallagher-aston-villa-chelsea-33210337\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Football London<\/a>, Spurs, who are long-time admirers of Gallagher, have ramped up their interest. They had previously attempted to sign the England international before his move from Stamford Bridge to Spain in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/thomas-frank-tottenham-ollie-watkins-36532415\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36532415\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thomas Frank points finger at Aston Villa star after huge post-match brawl<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/fa-cup-brawl-tottenham-aston-36531514\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36531514\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Furious Tottenham vs Aston Villa brawl sees players pile in after FA Cup clash<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It&#8217;s believed that Atletico Madrid are only open to discussions for a permanent deal and have no intention of letting Gallagher leave on loan this month with an option or obligation to buy in the summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Villa&#8217;s proposal to lure Gallagher back to the Premier League has been on the table for a week, while Spurs are thought to have started informal discussions over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Other European clubs are interested as well, but they&#8217;re hesitant to commit to a permanent deal this month and would rather opt for a loan with a view to purchasing the midfielder later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Gallagher, who has earned 22 caps for England, might be eager for a Premier League return, having found it difficult to secure a regular spot in Diego Simeone&#8217;s first team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Despite making 27 appearances across all competitions for Atletico this season, scoring twice and providing one assist, he has yet to fully win over Simeone and is frequently played out of position.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_Chelsea-FC-v-Burnley-FC-Premier-League.jpg\" alt=\"Gallagher previously played in the Premier League with Chelsea\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Gallagher previously played in the Premier League with Chelsea\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Gallagher previously played in the Premier League with Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With the World Cup on the horizon, it&#8217;s understood that Gallagher is eager to demonstrate his value to Thomas Tuchel in hopes of securing a place in the Three Lions squad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Before his move to Atletico, Gallagher had a highly successful stint in the Premier League, making a name for himself during an impressive loan spell at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/crystal-palace-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Crystal Palace<\/a> in the 2021-22 season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" 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