DONE DEAL: Tottenham announce the signing of former Chelsea star Conor Gallagher

DONE DEAL: Tottenham announce the signing of former Chelsea star Conor Gallagher

Tottenham have announced the signing of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid.

Aston Villa appeared to be in pole position to sign Gallagher, but Spurs won the race for the 25-year-old after they jumped at signing him permanently in the winter window for €40M.

Gallagher has scored more goals, taken more shots and completed more passes per 90 minutes than Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha, Lucas Bergvall, Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr or Archie Gray who have been poor under manager Thomas Frank.

“Conor is a top midfielder, who we have worked tirelessly to add to our squad,” Frank, told the club’s website. “He is still young, so has plenty of room for improvement, but also has huge experience across the Premier League, La Liga and with the England national team.

“Conor has captained teams so will bring leadership, maturity, character and personality to our dressing room, while his running power, pressing ability and eye for goal will strengthen us in a key area of the pitch. I’m excited about working with him every day and I know the fans will love what he will bring to the team.”

Gallagher also commented on the deal and says he is delighted to sign for the North London club:

“I'm so happy and excited to be here, taking the next step in my career at an amazing club.

“I wanted to be a Spurs player and thankfully the Club felt the same. It was very easy, it happened very quickly and I'm ready to get on the pitch.

“I know how great the fans are, I’m really happy to be a part of it here and want to create special moments and memories together.”

Pressure has mounted on Frank, who has been booed in recent fixtures. Gallagher’s arrival may be just what he needs to turn the side around and possibly save his job which is under major threat.