Report: Tottenham Hotspur plotting move to sign former Chelsea star

Key Highlights

• Tottenham know hesitation in this market often leads to regret. Villa Pressure Forces Spurs HandTEAMtalk reporter Graeme Bailey revealed that Villa’s approach has accelerated the situation, alerting Spurs to the reality that waiting may no longer be an option.
• The Villa links “have been showing particular strength in the last few days,” and Spurs are increasingly conscious that a rival could close the deal quickly. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThere are complications.
• Sources acknowledge that Gallagher’s contract at Atletico Madrid “stretches towards the very top of their own wage ceiling,” a detail that cannot be ignored in north London.
• Tottenham operate with defined financial boundaries, and Gallagher’s personal terms present a genuine hurdle. Yet the door remains open.
• TEAMtalk note that “if the finances around his personal terms can be negotiated, there has always been potential of attempting to bring him back to English football.” That possibility has not disappeared, even as Villa push forward. Photo IMAGOMidfield Depth Driving InterestTottenham’s squad needs are clear.