Manchester United Eye January Move for Conor Gallagher
Manchester United are preparing an ambitious January raid for Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher as Ruben Amorim looks to reshape his struggling midfield, according to TEAMtalk. The move represents a renewed push for the England international after United’s failed summer pursuit.
Why Gallagher Could Be Open to Old Trafford Switch
Gallagher’s situation at Atletico has become increasingly precarious. Despite accumulating 73 appearances since leaving Chelsea, the 25-year-old now finds himself behind Pablo Barrios and club legend Koke in Diego Simeone’s midfield hierarchy. For a player who racked up 136 Premier League appearances and established himself as a top-flight regular, watching from the bench isn’t acceptable.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Gallagher’s international ambitions either. Thomas Tuchel has omitted him from England’s last three squads, and with the 2026 World Cup just six months away, the midfielder needs game time desperately. A return to the Premier League could reignite his England career at a crucial juncture.
What Gallagher Brings to Amorim’s Project
United’s midfield needs are glaring. Manuel Ugarte, the club’s expensive summer signing, hasn’t made the expected impact. Casemiro, approaching 34 in February, appears set for an Old Trafford exit despite his recent resurgence. Most tellingly, Amorim remains unconvinced by Kobbie Mainoo, limiting the academy graduate to just 212 Premier League minutes.
Gallagher’s relentless energy, box-to-box capabilities, and Premier League experience fit Amorim’s precise profile perfectly. His £30m Transfermarkt valuation represents reasonable value in today’s inflated market, though United are reportedly considering a loan approach first.
The competition is fierce—Tottenham, Newcastle, Everton, and West Ham are all monitoring the situation—but United’s stature and Amorim’s project could prove decisive. Whether Atletico accept a loan or demand permanency will define this transfer saga’s outcome.
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