Conor Gallagher's name came to the fore. That of a future that in this winter market has taken a 180 degree turn. And it did so on the way back to a Premier League from which he arrived at Atletico in the summer of 2024 from Chelsea for more than 40 million euros.

A significant amount for a player who has not yet settled at the Metropolitano and is set to leave in this transfer window. In fact, Tottenham are very close to signing him, beating the competition from other Premier League teams who have been keeping an eye on the midfielder's progress.

In addition to Aston Villa (who had long had him among their targets but cannot match other offers), two teams with the potential of Tottenham and Manchester United appeared. Three of the most financially sound teams in a league with unquestionable financial muscle, and who need to use this transfer window to reverse a sporting situation that is far from ideal.

Tottenham, waiting for signature

It is Tottenham who, if nothing goes wrong at the time of signing, will take the player away after making an offer of 40 million euros that was very well received by the Metropolitano offices. As if that were not enough, they offer a higher salary to the player, so the deal will be closed in the coming hours after a battle that has been won by the London club.