Overview
- Aston Villa are assessing an initial loan for Conor Gallagher that could include an obligation or option to buy, according to multiple reports.
- Atlético Madrid are currently unwilling to approve a straight loan and are seeking a permanent fee reported in the €30m to £35–38m range.
- Villa’s pursuit is tied to resolving Harvey Elliott’s situation after deciding not to trigger a £35m obligation, with efforts under way to find him a new destination.
- Manchester United and Tottenham are also monitoring Gallagher, with United previously exploring a loan proposal that was not accepted.
- Gallagher has seen reduced starts this season at Atlético and is open to a Premier League return to enhance his England World Cup prospects.