Report: Atletico Madrid look set to win the race for long-time Tottenham target

According to Fabrizio Romano, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea have now opened direct talks regarding the transfer of Tottenham target Conor Gallagher. Tottenham were linked with... The post Report: Atletico Madrid look set to win the race for long-time Tottenham target appeared first on The Spurs Web - Tottenham Hotspur Football News.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea have now opened direct talks regarding the transfer of Tottenham target Conor Gallagher.

Tottenham were linked with Gallagher for a long time

While Gallagher has been linked with Tottenham for well over a year, it does not seem as if the North London club have made any concrete move for the midfielder so far this summer.

However, there continues to be speculation linking the England international with a move across the capital, with The Mirror revealing on Sunday that Ange Postecoglou’s men are continuing to assess a move for the 24-year-old.

The report claimed that the Lilywhites would have to pay £50m to bring Gallagher to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, adding that Aston Villa had now pulled out of the race for the player.

Atletico make their move for Gallagher

If Romano’s latest update is to be believed, Atletico Madrid have now begun talks with Chelsea over a deal for Conor Gallagher.

The journalist reveals that the Blues have informed Diego Simeone’s men that an offer of around €35m-€40m along with add-ons would be enough to clinch a deal.

According to Romano, the midfielder has now moved to the top of Atletico’s wishlist, with the transfer now thought to be ‘getting closer’.

????????⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: Atlético Madrid and Chelsea are now in direct talks for Conor Gallagher deal.

Negotiations underway for package worth around €35/40m add-ons included, requested by Chelsea.

Gallagher, on top of Atlético list as revealed in May — now getting closer. pic.twitter.com/1SFMadRGtD

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 30, 2024

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It sounds like Chelsea prefer to sell Gallagher overseas than to a direct rival, which is why Tottenham would have to pay a premium in order to land the midfielder.

It does appear as if the Lilywhites’ interest in the player has now cooled.

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