Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are both keen on a move for Conor Gallagher this month.(Image: )

Tottenham are reportedly on the brink of securing a permanent deal for Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, as per David Ornstein. It's suggested that the two clubs are close to agreeing on a fee around £34.7million (€40million), with the player eager to make the move to north London.

Spurs entered the race for Gallagher's signature alongside Aston Villa following a serious injury to Rodrigo Bentancur, as reported by football.london.

The midfielder is expected to be out of action for several months due to a hamstring injury, prompting the Lilywhites to look for a new central midfielder. It seems they've found their temporary replacement.

Gallagher, an England international, left Chelsea in the summer of 2024 and now appears set for a Premier League return after a mixed 18-month stint in Spain.

Villa were initially leading the chase for Gallagher after losing Boubacar Kamara to injury during their FA Cup victory over Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last weekend.

However, Spurs have been pushing for a permanent deal, which also aligns with the...