Report: Man United have 25-year-old “leader” at the top of priority list, ready for transfer battle

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·7 September 2025

Report: Man United have 25-year-old “leader” at the top of priority list, ready for transfer battle

Manchester United are determined to improve the midfield unit in the coming months, and they remain keen on Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid.

According to Fichajes, they are keeping the England International midfielder at the top of their list of priorities. It remains to be seen whether they come forward with an offer to sign him in the coming months.

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Spurs also keen on Gallagher

They believe that Gallagher could be the missing piece of the puzzle for them. Meanwhile, they will face competition from Tottenham Hotspur as well. The two clubs are now preparing for an intense battle.

Atletico Madrid will not make it easy for the player to move on, and Manchester United might have to come forward with a substantial offer in order to get the deal done. They want to sign the player during the January transfer window. They wanted to sign Gallagher during the summer transfer window as well.

Man United need Conor Gallagher

Gallagher will continue in Spain for the foreseeable future. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Gallagher has shown his ability in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact at Old Trafford if he joins the club. He will add physicality, defensive, cover and work rate to the side. The hard-working midfielder will add a new dimension to the Manchester United side. He could form a solid partnership with Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte.

Manchester United have struggled to control games in the middle of the park, and the lack of physicality has seen them get bullied at times. The arrival of Gallagher could solve that problem. He has been described as a “leader” by Mauricio Pochettino, and the Red Devils could use his leadership.

Meanwhile, the opportunity to return to his homeland could be exciting for the former Chelsea player as well. Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and he will look to fight for major trophies with them in the near future.

It will be interesting to see if they can beat Tottenham to his signature now.