Conor Gallagher could be set for bumper five-year deal as Tottenham transfer verdict shared
Tottenham are continuing to show an interest in signing Conor Gallagher.
The former Chelsea star has spent the last year in La Liga with Atletico Madrid, where he has become a key part of Diego Simeone’s plans.
Gallagher was linked with a move to Tottenham over the summer, and those suggestions have continued beyond the recent transfer deadline, with the interest seemingly mounting as we head towards January.
Thomas Frank added eight new signings to his squad in the summer, but there could yet be another string of incomings in N17 this winter.
This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.
Conor Gallagher could get a five-year deal at Tottenham
Gallagher would be a significant investment for Tottenham if they can prize him away from the Spanish capital.
The England international made the switch to Spain for a fee of around £34million back in 2024, and Simeone and Co. would certainly be looking for at least a return on their initial investment.
The Lilywhites don’t seem to be deterred by the likely outlay for the 25-year-old, and it seems that they won’t view that as a barrier to a potential deal.
- Gallagher has 22 senior England caps to his name
- He came through the youth ranks at Chelsea before leaving for Spain last summer
- He notched 12 goal contributions during his last Premier League season
Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Gallagher could also have the offer of a bumper contract from the North Londoners if a deal does take place.
“I don’t understand why Tottenham never signed him from Chelsea in the first place,” King said.
“The management at Chelsea didn’t fancy him, and he’d only have had to go across London.
“He’s a good age, and he would be a great asset for Spurs.
“I think there would be a five-year contract waiting to happen for him at Tottenham.”
Conor Gallagher deal would offset Rodrigo Bentancur exit
Rodrigo Betancur is facing an uncertain future at Spurs as his contract continues to tick down towards its expiry date at the end of the season.
Atletico have been heavily linked with a move for the Uruguayan, and would be able to sign him on a pre-contract agreement in January.
If Spurs are unable to get the 28-year-old to pen renewed terms to prolong his stay, then a move for Gallagher would be a good way of offsetting his departure.
He is a more energetic and rangy midfielder than Bentancur, and that would suit Frank’s style of football particularly well.
Gallagher received criticism at times for his performances with Chelsea and England, but there is no doubt that he would be a good option for Spurs.
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