Conor Gallagher: Big news coming from Spain on United’s position in January race

Manchester United were linked with a move for Conor Gallagher this summer, but the deal never materialised. The Red Devils were looking to strengthen their midfield after investing a small fortune in upgrading the attack, and Gallagher was among the players considered. While the Premier League giants failed to get their man, a recent report relayed by The Peoples Person states that the Englishman remains on their agenda. Proven in the Premier League Gallagher rose through the ranks at Chelsea and first caught the eye while on loan at Crystal Palace in the 2021/22 season. The 25 year old returned to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2022 and was integrated into the first team. Gallagher was a key figure for the Blues for the next two seasons before he was offloaded permanently to Atletico Madrid in 2024. After a stellar debut campaign, the Englishman has fallen out of favour under Diego Simeone this season, and his future remains uncertain. Conor Gallagher Stats: 2025/26 Season CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsYellow CardsRed CardsMinutes Played LaLiga131-1-360′ UEFA Champions League51—265′ Total182-1-625′ Source: Transfermarkt.Gallagher has started just five games in all competitions this season, and it appears that Los Rojiblancos are willing to let him go for €30 million in January. The Red Devils’ search for a new midfielder is well documented, and the Englishman ticks a lot of boxes. Gallagher has experience of playing in the Premier League, and his work ethic could make him a great addition to Amorim’s squad. A recent report has provided an update on the situation that will delight United fans. United favourites for Gallagher According to AS, several clubs are eyeing Gallagher ahead of the winter transfer window, but United are the favourites in the race. The Red Devils have struggled to stamp their authority on games this season, and the midfield has been identified as the crux of their problems. The Englishman could be a fine option to shore up the position, especially in the middle of the campaign. Final Thoughts With Casemiro already on the wrong side of 30 and Manuel Ugarte faring no better, Gallagher could be just what the doctor ordered for Amorim. The Englishman’s career hasn’t panned out as expected in Spain, and he is reportedly ready to return to the Premier League. A move to the Theatre of Dreams could help Gallagher regain his top form. The chance to propel the fallen English giants back to their heyday could also be an enticing factor in the move. 🚨 | #mufc have a SEVEN-player midfield target list: Elliot Anderson (Forest)Adam Wharton (Palace)Carlos Baleba (Brighton)João Gomes (Wolves)André (Wolves)Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart)Conor Gallagher (Atleti) [@RobDawsonESPN] pic.twitter.com/AQ6bEHi4VH — UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) November 26, 2025 Featured image Aitor Alcade via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.