Overview
- Sources reporting over the weekend say manager Roberto De Zerbi views Gallagher as a valuable squad member and does not intend to allow a January sale.
- Gallagher has had limited starts this season, making eight appearances and starting four times under De Zerbi, which has fuelled transfer speculation.
- Several Premier League clubs are tracking his situation, with Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Everton and Aston Villa all repeatedly linked with interest.
- A former Everton chief executive has publicly argued a loan‑to‑buy in January is likely with a suggested fee of about £25m–£30m, a view portrayed as market expectation rather than club policy.
- Gallagher’s contract to 2031 and Tottenham’s reported £34m fee paid in January 2026 reduce immediate pressure to sell, though limited minutes could prompt the player to seek a move for regular football.