Man Utd now pursuing Conor Gallagher as INEOS’ standing in chase becomes evident
Manchester United is now said to be in a strong position to acquire an England international this month.
Man Utd in strong position to sign England star
The Red Devils might experience a hectic month as they aim to secure a top-four finish and establish some stability under Ruben Amorim. INEOS has already strengthened their manager’s attack during the summer with a notable overhaul and may now be addressing his midfield issues. Commenting on the January transfer market, the Man United manager remarked to journalists: “At times I may have one perspective, while Jason and the board hold a different one. We must arrive at a shared understanding with every decision we make. “This is crucial as it’s not necessary to tailor everything for the manager because he could be replaced, and then you would have to revamp everything.
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“But it’s essential to recognize that the manager understands the style of play. If we can’t find a consensus, the player may not join, so we strive to achieve that.” Regarding transfers, recent updates indicate that Man United will be concentrating on their midfield this month, yet it remains uncertain who will be signed. Names like Ruben Neves have reportedly surfaced as viable options as he seeks to depart Al-Hilal during the winter window. With a potential return to the Premier League, United is believed to have reached out to the Portugal international’s representative.
He’s not the sole player on their radar, however. As per TeamTalk, Man United is currently ahead in the quest to recruit Conor Gallagher, who is also eager to make a Premier League comeback this month.
Gallagher could take over from Manuel Ugarte
There may be an incoming and outgoing situation at Old Trafford. Recent reports suggest that Galatasaray are keen on signing Manuel Ugarte from Man United this month, which would provide the Red Devils with an ideal opportunity to bring Gallagher aboard. While he may not be a direct replacement, the England international would bring enhanced energy to the midfield of Amorim’s squad along with valuable versatility.
League stats 25/26
Gallagher
Ugarte
Minutes
634
554
Progressive Carries P90
2.71
0.97
Progressive Passes P90
3.43
5.16
Goals
2
0
Unlike the other targets, Gallagher is not expected to impose a significant financial burden on United. Atletico Madrid is allegedly valuing their midfielder at around €30m (£26m) in the upcoming year, which is quite manageable for INEOS.
A potential issue could arise from Gallagher’s salary expectations. In Spain, the former Chelsea player reportedly earns around £151,000-a-week, which would place him among the top earners at Man United.
The Red Devils now face the decision of whether to rate Gallagher as a high priority during the January transfer period or wait until summer to pursue players like Adam Wharton or Elliot Anderson.
Published: 2026-01-01 08:40:00
source: www.footballfancast.com
