Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United will have to fork out €30 million to sign former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.
Conor Gallagher has often been linked with a move back to the Premier League, as he is not a regular starter at Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone. While the former Chelsea star is an important part of their squad, his future remains uncertain amidst interest from Manchester United.
The Red Devils are keen on reinforcing their midfield in the upcoming transfer window, and Gallagher’s name is quite high on their wishlist. According to a report from Fichajes, the Manchester-based giants will have to fork out €30 million to secure his services.
The Chelsea graduate joined Atletico in the summer of 2024. He hardly took any time to adjust to life in Spain and has been an important part of Simeone’s plans since the start. While he hasn’t been able to establish himself as a regular starter, they do value him highly.
With his contract running until the summer of 2029, Atletico are reluctant to lose him. They have no intentions of accepting a loan deal despite the increasing interest in his services. However, they haven’t ruled out a permanent transfer, as it will allow them to raise funds, which could be used to bolster their squad.
United are gearing up to make a move
Manchester United, who have a long-standing interest in the 25-year-old, are keen on acquiring his services. Ruben Amorim wants to add a dynamic midfielder to his team, and following Bruno Fernandes’ injury, signing a versatile star like Gallagher can certainly help them.
They are ready to make a move for the former Chelsea star after having monitored his progress for months. Given the amount of Premier League experience he has, people at United are confident that he could have an immediate impact.
While there is nothing advanced at this stage, the Red Devils have made preliminary contacts to learn more about a potential transfer. Atletico remain open to a permanent departure, but will only sit on the negotiation table if an interested club puts forward an offer worth €30 million.
