Conor Gallagher transfer news: Tottenham close to agreeing deal for midfielder amid Aston Villa interest

Tottenham are close to agreeing a deal Atletico Madrid to sign Conor Gallagher.

Discussions between the clubs are for a permanent transfer.

Sky Sports News understands Atletico want around £26m for the former Chelsea midfielder.

The England international signed for the Spanish club in the summer of 2024 for around £38m.

Gallagher, 25, has a contract with Atletico until the summer of 2029.

Gallagher is a player Spurs have been interested in during multiple transfer windows.

Sky Sports News earlier reported that Spurs were in the market for a midfielder after Rodrigo Bentancur was ruled out for the majority of the season with a hamstring injury.

Aston Villa were also believed to be interested in Gallagher, but sources indicated the future of Harvey Elliott would have a bearing on Villa's ability to strike a deal for the England international.

More to follow.