Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, and Newcastle United want to sign Conor Gallagher, the English midfielder from Atlético de Madrid, who is willing to sell him before the end of the summer transfer window if a good offer comes in.
The three Premier League clubs are prepared to make offers of €50 million, the price set by Atletico to release the former Chelsea player.
Tottenham, the most direct path
Tottenham regards Gallagher as a key piece to reinforce the midfield rotation. Currently, Thomas Frank has options like Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall, and Joao Palhinha, the latter arriving on loan from Bayern Munich.
The imminent departure of Yves Bissouma leaves an important gap, and Frank sees the English midfielder as a signing that would bring intensity, attacking prowess, and Premier League experience. Sources close to the club indicate that the interest is "serious," and preliminary contacts have already been made with Atlético.
Newcastle seeks depth for the Champions League
Newcastle United has also added Gallagher to its list of targets. Eddie Howe is looking to strengthen a midfield that already includes Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, and Sandro Tonali.
Despite recently signing Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa, the necessity to compete in the Champions League demands adding quality players to maintain competitiveness in all competitions. Howe believes Gallagher fits the bill due to his work rate and versatility, capable of playing both as an attacking midfielder and a central midfielder.
Crystal Palace, the sentimental choice
Crystal Palace, the current FA Cup and Community Shield champion, has also entered the race. Oliver Glasner's team will compete in the UEFA Conference League this season and is looking to strengthen its squad depth, particularly in the double pivot and attacking midfield areas.
Gallagher previously played on loan at Selhurst Park in the 2021/22 season, leaving a lasting impression on the fans with 8 goals and 5 assists in 39 matches. Palace might lose Eberechi Eze due to interest from Arsenal and Tottenham, making the Englishman from Atlético an ideal replacement.
Atlético Madrid's stance on Conor Gallagher
Atlético Madrid paid €42 million to Chelsea last summer for Gallagher and is now willing to sell him for a figure close to €50 million. This operation would allow the club to free up salary space and generate liquidity to complete two key moves: signing a central midfielder and acquiring a winger with dribbling ability, a direct request from Diego Simeone.
At the Metropolitano, they believe the player has not fully adapted to the team's style of play despite playing 43 matches last season and contributing 5 goals and 4 assists.

The simultaneous interest from three English clubs is no coincidence. Conor Gallagher is a product of Chelsea's youth academy known for his physicality, high pressing capability, and attacking presence in the opposing area. In the 2023/24 season, combining his spells at Chelsea and Atlético, he averaged 2.3 recoveries in the opponent's half per game with an 87% success rate in short passes.
For Tottenham, he would be an ideal complement to balance their midfield. For Newcastle, a guarantee in a season packed with fixtures. For Crystal Palace, a return that would excite the fans.
The English transfer market closes in less than three weeks, and sources close to the player state his preference is to return to the Premier League. Nonetheless, priority will be given to a sporting project that guarantees him playing time and a prominent role.
Atlético, on the other hand, is not in a rush to finalize the deal and will wait for a bidding war to push the offer closer to their demands. Currently, the situation remains open, and any of the three suitors could take the decisive first step.
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