‘Scrub that now’ – Spurs had been eyeing surprise swoop for Liverpool ace before transfer hijack

Tottenham Hotspur had reportedly been eyeing a move for a Liverpool first-team regular before pivoting to an alternative target.

While the Reds have yet to enter the January transfer market, Spurs seem poised to complete their first signing of 2026 after agreeing a £34m deal for Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher (Sky Sports).

Aston Villa had reportedly been in formal talks to sign the England international in recent days, but the ex-Chelsea and Crystal Palace midfielder now appears...