Overview
- Sky Sports and other outlets report Tottenham and Atletico Madrid are nearing agreement on a permanent transfer valued around €40m (£34–35m).
- Aston Villa were in advanced talks on a loan with a conditional obligation to buy, but Spurs’ straight purchase has moved them to the front of the queue.
- Atletico have sought an outright sale in January and are reluctant to sanction a loan-only departure.
- David Ornstein says Atletico are expected to accept Tottenham’s proposal, and Fabrizio Romano reports the player has informed Atletico he intends to join Spurs.
- Gallagher is keen on regular Premier League minutes to boost his England World Cup prospects, and Tottenham accelerated their move after Rodrigo Bentancur’s hamstring injury.