'Circumstances could change' - fresh Aston Villa transfer update reveals when £35m gem could sign
An update has emerged on a major Aston Villa transfer target
Aston Villa continued their impressive run on Saturday as Unai Emery’s men overcame Tottenham Hotspur to reach the FA Cup fourth round and maintain their chances of pushing for multiple competitions this season.
The Villans are level with second-placed Manchester City in the Premier League and are going well in the Europa League, with hopes growing that the Villans could aim to secure major silverware for the first time in 30 years.
Emery has become known for his astute January business during his time as manager at Villa Park and this winter window has not begun any differently. The West Midlands outfit have secured the signing of 19-year-old Brazilian winger Alysson, with a deal for Metz wonderkid Brian Madjo believed also to have been agreed.
With signings for the future secured, the Villans will look to add reinforcements to their first-team squad to aid a push for sustained success in the second half of the season.
Conor Gallagher transfer update given as Aston Villa eye move
Reports from Sunday’s edition of Marca in Spain, relayed by Sport Witness, have given an update on the situation involving Conor Gallagher to Aston Villa, with the conditions detailed which could lead to the signing of the Atletico Madrid midfielder this month.
The La Liga side need further exits in order to make room for incomings according to reporting, with Gallagher’s move a ‘possibility’ in addition to Atletico’s attempts to send Giacomo Raspadori to Roma. The Italian is ‘dithering’ over accepting the transfer however, amidst fears that Roma may walk away if a transfer is not soon agreed.
If Raspadori’s move to Roma falls through, selling Gallagher to Aston Villa suddenly becomes ‘more important’ to Atletico, who have a ‘desire to make it happen’. Marca state that Gallagher can leave for around €30 million (£26m) – a figure they see as ‘difficult to achieve’ – but ‘circumstances could change’ the situation and see Atletico’s asking price drop according to reports.
Key to Aston Villa’s chances of securing a move for Gallagher could be their ability to guarantee him minutes, with a World Cup on the horizon. The majority of the 25-year-old’s appearances for Diego Simeone’s side this term have been from the bench.
Reports of Villa closing in on Gallagher are backed up by football transfer news guru Fabrizio Romano, who claimed earlier today that a club-to-club agreement on a loan deal with obligation to buy is moving steadily closer.
Gallagher could prove affordable addition to Emery’s midfield
Previous reports suggested that Villa were ‘exploring’ a loan move with an option to buy for Gallagher, but this latest update suggests that the England international could be available for significantly less than a previously reported £35m price tag.
With Ross Barkley and Amadou Onana out injured, Villa are short on options in the centre of the park at present and Gallagher could arrive to play an important role in the run-in at Villa Park.
The former Chelsea star has proven his Premier League quality in the past and appeared frequently for England at Euro 2024 as they made it all the way to the final. But he has only made one appearance for the Three Lions in 2025 and has become a peripheral figure under Thomas Tuchel. He may consider Villa Park the perfect place to stake his claim for a spot on the plane to the USA, Canada and Mexico next summer, particularly considering Emery’s proven track record of improving players in recent seasons.