“🚨 Aston Villa, Everton and Leeds United are all considering moves for Tottenham midfielder Conor Gallagher. The England international has lost his place in the Spurs team to Tonali and Fernandes and may look to move if he doesn't feature regularly going forward.”
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- Fee
- Not reported
- Value
- €32m
- Reporters
- 1
Crystal PalaceRumour page
Aston VillaThis rumour
EvertonRumour page
Leeds UnitedRumour page- Other clubNot yet named
Stays at SpursNo move
- ReportingNo trusted reporterOne aggregator reportAgainst the move
- ContractRuns to June 20314 years 8 months leftAgainst the move
- Aston VillaSpending under pressureAgainst the move
- FeeNot reportedValue €32m
Ekrem KonurTrust 30Earliest mentionEarliest mentionvia Transfer News LiveFull post
- Value
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Gallagher linked with Villa amid Spurs squad shuffle
The situation
Conor Gallagher's place at Tottenham has become shaky, and that is the root of this story. He has fallen behind Tonali and Fernandes in the pecking order, and a report circulating since 1 November claims Aston Villa, Everton and Leeds United are all weighing up a move for the 26 year old midfielder. No window is open right now in the Premier League, so nothing can be completed until January 2027 arrives. Gallagher has 54 months left on his contract once that window opens, which gives Tottenham no pressure to sell on contract grounds alone.
The reporting
The story traces back to Ekrem Konur, whose report was relayed by Transfer News Live on 1 November. No trusted reporter has yet confirmed the interest from Villa or the other two clubs named. This is, for now, a single thin thread rather than something corroborated widely.
The outlook
Given the shaky sourcing and the fact that three clubs are merely described as "considering" a move, this sits as a long shot for now. For it to move forward, Tottenham would need to accept they are willing to sell a contracted asset with over four years left on his deal, and Villa would need to beat out both Everton and Leeds for his signature. Nothing here suggests talks have advanced beyond initial interest.
The context
Gallagher's own history offers a useful marker: his move from Chelsea to Atlético was valued at €42m. Villa, meanwhile, have shown a pattern of paying around the €30m to €33m mark for recruits such as Diego Carlos, Leon Bailey and Pau Torres, which lines up closely with Gallagher's current €32m value.
What to watch
Watch for any concrete approach once the January window opens on 1 January 2027, or for a second source to back up Konur's claim before then.
Conor Gallagher’s real transfer fees, for context, not a prediction.
How likely is Conor Gallagher to join Aston Villa?
Transfer Tracker rates Conor Gallagher to Aston Villa at 1%, a longshot on the current reporting from 1 reporter.
Where else could Conor Gallagher go?
Besides Aston Villa, Transfer Tracker's model rates Conor Gallagher's other live options as Crystal Palace 2%, Everton 1%, Leeds United 1%.
