Manchester United are eager to sign Conor Gallagher on loan in January, with the deal seen as ideal for the club in the context of reassessing their midfield options.
According to Ben Jacobs on talkSPORT, Manchester United are ready to explore a loan move for midfield target Conor Gallagher in January. The Red Devils are eager to bring the Atletico Madrid star on loan to give themselves an advantage ahead of a midfield revamp in the summer.
Conor Gallagher faces a tough decision ahead as he is eager to keep playing regularly to give himself the best possible chance ahead of the World Cup. He is eager to join up with Thomas Tuchel’s side next summer, but without regular playing time, it does look difficult.
With his minutes drying up at Atletico Madrid, Gallagher is open to leaving, with Manchester United seen as an option by the midfielder. The Red Devils were keen on the €40 million-rated midfielder back in the summer, with Atletico Madrid indicating they are open to selling him back then, although the Premier League giants only made a loan offer.
However, with the January transfer window opening shortly, Manchester United are eager to bring Conor Gallagher back to the Premier League, with several other teams also vying for his signature. The Red Devils still only want a loan deal for the Atletico Madrid star, as it allows them to have flexibility ahead of the summer when they are planning a midfield revamp.
Whether Atletico Madrid are open to the idea of a loan deal remains to be seen, although the Spanish giants are certainly open to considering a permanent sale. Manchester United might use their powers to convince the Spanish giants over a temporary move, and might be open to including a buy option of some sort.
How are Manchester United planning their midfield revamp?
Manchester United could use a loan move for Gallagher as a potential springboard towards the summer to plan their midfield well. They have names like Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson, and Adam Wharton on a formidable shortlist, as Gallagher could be seen as a temporary solution.
With neither of those names available in January, Gallagher might be seen as a stopgap option, particularly on loan. However, should the former Premier League midfielder, who will cost around €40 million, perform well if he moves to Old Trafford, there is always the possibility for him to sign here permanently.
