{"id":365855,"date":"2026-01-12T08:59:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/365855\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T08:59:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:59:12","slug":"tottenham-hatch-conor-gallagher-transfer-plan-in-two-club-battle-to-sign-ex-chelsea-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/365855\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham hatch Conor Gallagher transfer plan in two-club battle to sign ex-Chelsea star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham have renewed their interest in Conor Gallagher but they aren&#8217;t the only Premier League club keen on signing the former Chelsea star this month<\/p>\n<p>21:40, 11 Jan 2026Updated 22:18, 11 Jan 2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_GettyImages-2252432440.jpg\" alt=\"Tottenham want to sign Conor Gallagher this month\" loading=\"eager\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Tottenham want to sign Conor Gallagher this month\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Tottenham want to sign Conor Gallagher this month(Image: )<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tottenham want to sign former Chelsea star Conor Gallagher this month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Spurs are desperate for reinforcements before the January window slams shut but whether Thomas Frank is in charge to integrate new signings remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.football.london\/tottenham-hotspur-fc\/news\/thomas-frank-spurs-manager-latest-33208703\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Frank faces an uncertain future in north LondonLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Frank faces an uncertain future in north London<\/a> following the defeat by Aston Villa in the FA Cup third-round.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Ironically, Villa are also keen to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Gallagher, 25, and have already opened talks over a permanent deal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">football.london understands that Spurs have now stepped up their interest, having been long-term admirers and they looked to sign the England international before he left Stamford Bridge to move to Spain in 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It&#8217;s understood that Atletico Madrid will only entertain talks for a permanent deal and are not willing to allow Gallagher to leave on loan this month with a view 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 offer to bring Gallagher back to the Premier League has been on the table for a week, with Spurs believed to have opened informal talks over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Other European clubs are understood to be interested too, but they are reluctant to fork out on a permanent deal this month or would prefer a loan with a view to buying the midfielder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Gallagher, who has won 22 caps with England, could be keen on a return to the Premier League having struggled to cement a regular first-team spot under Diego Simeone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He has made 27 appearances in all competitions for Atletico this season, scoring twice and grabbing one assist, but is yet to fully earn Simeone&#8217;s trust and is often played out of position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With the World Cup this summer to think about, Gallagher is understood to be keen on proving his worth to Thomas Tuchel as he looks to land a spot on the plane with the Three Lions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Gallagher enjoyed a hugely successful spell in the Premier League before his move to Atletico, having announced himself during an impressive loan spell with Crystal Palace in 2021-22.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He returned to Stamford Bridge to become a key part of the first-team and captained the Blues before being pushed towards the exit in a \u00a333million move.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But his time in Spain could now be up, with Spurs and Villa battling it out for his signature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.football.london\/tottenham-hotspur-fc\/news\/thomas-frank-future-decided-tottenham-33207959\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"As previously revealed by football.londonLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">As previously revealed by football.london<\/a>, Spurs are desperate for new signings this month to get fans back on side. It&#8217;s understood that the club&#8217;s hierarchy have identified a new left-back, left winger, central midfielder and a centre-back if one left.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The club are wasting no time and are set to sign Santos&#8217; highly-rated left-sided full-back Souza, with the Brazilian talent due to undergo a medical before completing his \u00a313million transfer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Spurs, meanwhile, have rejected a loan bid for Radu Dragusin from Roma.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1767032650_820_0_SPURS-PODCAST-ART-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Welcome to &#8216;Talking Tottenham&#8217; &#8211; our new Spurs podcast<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We&#8217;ve launched a new podcast &#8216;Talking Tottenham&#8217; with Alasdair Gold and Ryan Taylor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Each week, they will dive deep into the biggest topics as they follow Thomas Frank&#8217;s side every step of the way. We&#8217;ll bring you the latest news, analysis and a laugh too as Spurs look to follow up on last season&#8217;s Europa League triumph.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And, given it&#8217;s Spurs, there will be plenty of drama and big talking points &#8211; with Frank enduring an action-packed start to his tenure in north London.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Selection decisions that backfire. VAR controversy. Unsung heroes. Miserable home form. Transfer dilemmas. The next wonderkid. 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