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It looks like Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on a move to bring Conor Gallagher to Hotspur Way. And as we start looking into the England international, this transfer is already starting to look better by the day. 

With Bentancur ruled out for around three months with a hamstring injury that he suffered against Bournemouth last week, the North Londoners needed to bring in someone who would be more than just a short-term patch. There was a need for energy, intensity, and reliability in the second phase. And the data suggests that Gallagher brings exactly that, and Tottenham fans will love it.

One of the biggest talks around Bentancur was his physical decline and how that has impacted his involvement in the defensive side of things after returning from injury. And that is what the rankings from the 2025/26 season confirm. Gallagher ranks in the 22nd percentile in duels won, while Bentancur is in the 34th. And while you can’t call any of them elite here, Gallagher’s overall defensive involvement compensates for this.

Gallagher is in the 93rd percentile in possession won, compared to Bentancur’s 74th. And this is...