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Tottenham appear to have successfully hijacked Aston Villa’s deal for Conor Gallagher. Fabrizio Romano gives the deal his trademark “Here we go”, raising hopes of a turnaround in the season.
In a dramatic twist from the January window, Tottenham stepped in at the eleventh hour to secure Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, snatching the England international from under the noses of Premier League rivals Aston Villa.
Villa have reportedly entered into formal negotiations with the Spanish side, but Spurs acted decisively on Monday to agree a fee believed to be around £35-40 million.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed this decision late last night with his signature “here we go”, validating reports that Gallagher had already informed Atletico of his desire to return to London.
The landmark signing marks an important statement of intent from the Tottenham board, who have been under immense pressure to back manager Thomas Frank after a dismal first half of the campaign.
Insider hints at more January transfers for Tottenham
The signing of Souza and Gallagher appears to be just the start of a busy January for the Spurs.
Transfer insider Dean Jones has fueled the enthusiasm, suggesting the Gallagher deal is just the first domino to fall in a strategy designed to save Tottenham’s season.
Jones posted on
Tottenham’s move for Conor Gallagher is a sign of things to come
At least one more big transfer is coming soon. The ambition is great.
The signing of Souza showed their focus on future talent. Gallagher shows how they will balance that with experience for the here and now
– Dean Jones (@DeanJonesSoccer) January 12, 2026
Jones’ update confirms that the club is now moving towards ‘plug-and-play’ starters who can handle the rigors of the Premier League straight away.
Tottenham need instant impact signings to save the season
The need for experienced backups like Gallagher has never been more acute.
Spurs currently sit in 14th place, a position which has left fans restless and Thomas Frank fighting for his future in north London.
While Frank’s tactical setup has been criticized for being too passive, the lack of energy and bite in midfield has been a glaring weakness.
Gallagher, known for his relentless pressing and ability to move the ball forward, provides the exact profile of “engine room” presence that the team lacked.
However, just one signing might not be enough to close the gap to the top half clubs.
If Jones’ prediction of ‘at least one more big transfer’ holds true, Spurs fans will be hoping for a senior striker, especially given The uncertain future of Mathys Tel at the club.
With the window open for two more weeks, the board appears ready to exit crisis mode to ensure the Thomas Frank era does not end prematurely.
