It has been a miserable few months for Conor Gallagher at Tottenham Hotspur. The England midfielder, who arrived at the club in January 2026 in a £35 million deal from Atletico Madrid, has failed to win over the fanbase and is reportedly already considering his future. Now Sky Sports' Paper Talk has revealed that Everton are ready to make a shock summer move for him — just six months after he made the switch to north London.
A Move That Never Quite Made Sense
Gallagher's January arrival at Spurs was supposed to provide creative energy and press-resistance in the centre of the pitch. Instead, his performances have been flat and unconvincing at a club that has spent the entire second half of the season fighting to avoid relegation. Whether the toxic atmosphere at Spurs — with fans turning on players and manager alike — has affected his performances or simply revealed limitations that Atletico's system masked, is debatable. What is clear is that the relationship between player and club has not flourished, and both parties may be open to a parting of ways this summer.
Everton's Interest and Moyes' Admiration
David Moyes is described as a "big admirer" of Gallagher, which given Moyes' own history of squeezing maximum effort from technically-limited but industrious midfielders is entirely believable. Everton are reportedly exploring a loan deal with an obligation to buy — a structure that would allow them to assess the player before committing the full £35 million figure. That approach makes sense for Everton given their financial constraints, but whether Tottenham would sanction that arrangement when they need a significant capital receipt this summer is another matter entirely.
The Wider Picture at Spurs
Gallagher is not the only player whose future at Spurs looks uncertain. If Tottenham are relegated — and with two games left and only a two-point cushion over West Ham, that remains a genuine possibility — there will be a mass exodus of talent. Several first-team players have relegation release clauses in their contracts or would simply not want to play in the Championship. Gallagher, regardless of the division, seems to be heading for the exit regardless. The question is just whether Everton or someone else gets him.
What Would He Bring to Goodison
At his best — as shown in his Chelsea years and during his England appearances — Gallagher is relentless, covers ground at an extraordinary rate, and brings a pressing intensity that lifts the players around him. Everton, who are pushing for European qualification under Moyes, need that kind of commitment in midfield. If they can get him at loan cost initially, it could prove one of the smarter pieces of business in a window that will be dominated by much bigger-money deals elsewhere.
Transfer context: Conor Gallagher, age 26. Current club: Tottenham Hotspur. Joined Spurs: January 2026 from Atletico Madrid, £35m. Previous clubs: Chelsea, Crystal Palace (loan). Everton interest: reported loan-to-buy. Summer window opens: June 15, 2026.
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