Overview
- Tottenham have intensified interest and opened informal talks to sign the Atletico Madrid midfielder, according to multiple reports.
- Aston Villa are in talks and have had an offer on the table for about a week, with reports describing their push as a permanent deal.
- Atletico Madrid are rejecting loan proposals and will only negotiate a permanent transfer, a stance that has deterred loan-focused suitors.
- Gallagher is keen on a Premier League return to boost his chances of making England’s World Cup squad after limited starts under Diego Simeone.
- Separate to the Gallagher pursuit, Fabrizio Romano reports Mathys Tel could consider a loan exit for game time, though Tottenham currently want to keep him.