Manchester United are gearing up to make a €35 million offer to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher.
Conor Gallagher’s future has become a massive talking point as he has failed to establish himself as a key part of Diego Simeone’s team. With the English international struggling to get regular game time at Atletico Madrid, Premier League clubs are looking to bring him back.
According to a report from Fichajes, Manchester United are keen on his signature, as Ruben Amorim looks to add more quality to his midfield. The Red Devils are preparing a €35 million offer to sign the former Chelsea star.
Conor Gallagher came up the ranks at the London club and was an integral part of their first team before they sold him to Atletico Madrid for around €42 million in the summer of 2024 in order to balance their books.
While Gallagher did have a decent role in their first team during his debut campaign, he has not had enough game time this time around. In his 20 outings across competitions, the 25-year-old has racked up fewer than 800 minutes.
Manchester plot a raid on Atletico Madrid
With Conor Gallagher failing to establish himself in their first team, Premier League clubs are now keen on bringing him back. Manchester United have emerged as front-runners to sign the English international.
With Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo’s future uncertain, and Manuel Ugarte failing to make an impact, Amorim is keen on adding more quality and depth to his midfield. Manchester United have preferred signing Premier League-proven players of late, and they consider Gallagher an ideal fit for their system.
The former Chelsea midfielder’s ability to feature anywhere in the centre of the park could make things a lot easier for the Portuguese manager. The Red Devils are preparing an initial offer of around €35 million, which will allow Atletico Madrid to recoup the majority of the €42 million they had invested to sign him back in the day.
While Simeone will be reluctant to lose such an important squad member midway through the season, his departure will raise significant funds and free up space for potential winter signings to bolster their chances of winning a major title. The player is reportedly open to a move to Old Trafford, which certainly boosts their chances of securing his services at the turn of the calendar.