Report: Newcastle United Considering Bold Move to Bring England International Back to Premier League from Spain
Newcastle United are reportedly weighing up a major transfer move that could see an England international return to the Premier League after a stint in European football. According to a fresh report, the Magpies are ‘seriously considering’ tabling an offer for Conor Gallagher, the dynamic midfielder currently playing for Atlético Madrid in La Liga.
The 25-year-old, who has earned the nickname “Pitbull” in Spain due to his relentless energy and aggressive style of play, left the Premier League in a surprising switch from Chelsea to Atlético. Although well-regarded by fans and coaching staff at the Estadio Metropolitano, Gallagher has often been deployed in an unorthodox left-sided midfield role, which hasn’t fully suited his natural playing style.
Now, Newcastle—alongside Tottenham Hotspur—have emerged as potential destinations should Gallagher decide to seek more consistent minutes in a preferred position. Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claims that Atlético Madrid are open to parting ways with the midfielder, should the right offer arrive, as they look to raise funds for reinforcements in other areas of the squad.
This summer transfer window is being viewed as a crucial period for Newcastle United after what many fans and pundits deemed a disappointing window last year. Apart from the acquisition of Lewis Hall, the club’s previous dealings included a curious £20 million purchase of goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos—who barely featured—an aging John Ruddy, and a brief, ultimately unfruitful pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi. Lloyd Kelly also arrived on a free transfer but has since moved on to Juventus without making a significant impact.
So far this summer, Newcastle’s only confirmed signing has been 18-year-old winger Antonio Cordero, snapped up on a free transfer from Málaga. But club insiders suggest more high-profile arrivals are expected—and Gallagher could be at the top of the wishlist.
Manager Eddie Howe is known to admire Gallagher’s tenacity and all-action style, which aligns with the physical and pressing-heavy midfield system already built around Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, and Sandro Tonali. Gallagher’s work rate and ability to drive the ball forward make him a logical fit stylistically, and he could be seen as an ideal depth option or even a potential starter depending on form and injuries.
However, this move may raise questions from Gallagher’s perspective. While Newcastle are clearly on the rise and competing in Europe, there’s no guarantee he would slot straight into the starting XI. With Tonali returning from suspension, Guimarães still central to the team’s identity, and Joelinton offering unmatched physicality, minutes could be hard to come by—unless one of the trio becomes unavailable.
Still, the Premier League remains an attractive prospect for Gallagher, especially with the European Championship and future England call-ups in mind. A return to England would give him more visibility on Gareth Southgate’s radar, particularly if he secures regular football.
Transfermarkt currently values Gallagher at €40 million—a fee that would be significant but not unmanageable for Newcastle, especially if they can offload fringe players and navigate Financial Fair Play constraints wisely.
Whether the Magpies decide to push ahead with an official bid remains to be seen, but this development highlights their ambition to enhance squad depth with players of proven Premier League pedigree and international experience.
If Gallagher does make the move, it would be a major statement—both of Newcastle’s intentions and of Gallagher’s career ambitions.