The January transfer window is well underway as Tottenham Hotspur scramble to add to their squad.
Thomas Frank's side are 14th in the Premier League table and have endured a season to forget thus far.
And in recent weeks, injuries to key players have compounded their misery, with Rodrigo Bentancur the latest player to join the treatment table.
In the wake of the Uruguayan's injury, Tottenham appears to have taken emergency action in the transfer market.
Conor Gallagher is a household name in world football and has been a key player for club and country in recent years.
Having made a name in England, he developed his game further under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid.
Aston Villa were leading the race to secure Gallagher's signature to boost their hopes of securing UEFA Champions League football next season.
However, it appears as if Tottenham have completed an eleventh-hour hijack, with Sky Sports confirming that he will arrive in London to complete his medical imminently.
The transfer fee is believed to be in the region of £34m as Gallagher returns to the Premier League after nearly 18 months in the Spanish capital.
To be quite honest, Gallagher would bring a lot of things Tottenham currently lack.
The England international is a seasoned campaigner and would add some much-needed bite to their midfield.
Frank's side is desperately devoid of confidence and character currently, so his addition is surely a step in the right direction.
He also knows the Premier League inside out, so he wouldn't take too much time to get to grips with the intensity.
With Bentancur expected to be missing for a while, Gallagher should slot in alongside Joao Pahlinha in midfield, with the Portuguese international one of their few silver linings this season.
It's usually hard to find value in January, but in terms of midfield reinforcements, Tottenham could do a lot worse than Gallagher, more so for a modest £34m transfer fee.
