Romano; Manchester United consider Gallagher a reinforcement target due to his rich Premier League experience

Hupu, November 10th. Famous transfer reporter Romano confirmed in the GIVEMESPORT channel podcast that Manchester United will introduce at least one midfielder in 2026, and Atletico Madrid’s Gallagher is one of the potential targets.

After experiencing a disappointing offensive performance in the 2024/2025 season, Manchester United focused on strengthening the striker in this summer transfer window. Cunha, Sheshko and Mbemo landed at Old Trafford one after another, and the team also introduced goalkeeper Ramens.

With the completion of reinforcements at the forward and goalkeeper positions, the focus of signings in 2026 is expected to shift to other positions. Considering that Amorim obviously does not favor the English teenager Menu in the team, and Uruguayan midfielder Ugarte has not yet shown a significant impact since signing, midfield signings are likely to become a priority.

Romano confirmed on the show: "Gallagher may indeed become an opportunity point, but Atletico Madrid refuses to let him go in August this summer. The situation in the January transfer window remains to be seen. Stuttgart's Stiller is also a player they admire, but Bundesliga clubs are usually reluctant to sell core players in the winter window. Therefore, winter transfer operations are more difficult, and the real turnaround may occur in the summer window. It is certain that Manchester United will add at least one midfielder in 2026. In addition, Romano also said that Manchester United believes that the advantage of introducing Gallagher is that it does not require a long adaptation period. The England international has accumulated rich Premier League experience while playing for Chelsea and Crystal Palace. Now in La Liga, although he is not the absolute main force of Atletico Madrid, he can provide versatile attributes in multiple midfield positions - under coach Simeone, he has served as both a wing-back and a core midfielder.

However, Manchester United still needs to pay a high price if it wants to facilitate this deal. Gallagher currently earns a weekly salary of £200,000 in Madrid, and his contract with the club will last until the summer of 2028.