Man Utd Makes Late Enquiry for Ex-Chelsea Midfielder Gallagher

Manchester United made a late attempt to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher on loan during the summer 2025 transfer window but were rejected by Atletico, who insisted on a permanent sale with a buy obligation of around £45 million. Despite Gallagher's limited playing time at Atletico and interest from multiple Premier League clubs, the Spanish club refused to sanction a temporary move, effectively ending United's hopes of strengthening their midfield before the deadline. United had prioritized adding a central midfielder alongside their significant summer investments in attacking players but failed to secure a deal after also abandoning pursuit of Brighton's Carlos Baleba due to his high valuation. Instead, United completed a deadline day signing of goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp, while Ruben Amorim must rely on existing midfield options including Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte, and Kobbie Mainoo. Gallagher remains with Atletico on a substantial wage, and although some Premier League clubs considered loan options, no deals materialized. Meanwhile, United continue to manage their squad depth with few changes to their midfield until the January transfer window.