After accepting defeat in their pursuit of Carlos Baleba, United tried to sign Gallagher during the final days of the summer transfer window.
However athletico rejected their loan proposal as they were only open to a permanent sale.Â
Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Amorim is eager to add a midfielder to his ranks in January.Â
Meanwhile, Kobbie Mainoo doesn’t appear to be part of the United head coach’s plans, having yet to start a league game this term. Amorim reportedly wanted to sign Gallagher to replace mainoo who requested to depart his boyhood club temporarily in the summer.
According to fichajesUnited are planning an offensive for Gallagher heading into the winter transfer window.
The Spanish outlet claim United are considering submitting an offer of around €60 million to convince Atletico.
Gallagher is an old-school number eight, known for his physicality, tireless running and determination to get into the penalty area. United reportedly believe the England international is capable of adding dynamism to their midfield.
Gallagher’s work ethic, in particular, attracted Diego Simeone’s interest who secured his services from Chelsea in 2024.
However, in the Spanish capital, the Englishman has fallen down the pecking order, and hasn’t started a game for Los Rojiblancos since September.