Manchester United contacted Gallagher s agent, but the loan hope is on the verge of being dashed! Winter transfer signings may cost 40 million

Manchester United hopes to introduce players in the winter transfer window. However, even Connor Gallagher of Atletico Madrid, who is considered the most likely transfer target, may not be able to join. The Red Devils were revealed to have contacted his agent, but transfer hopes have dwindled instead.

Well-known transfer reporter Ben Jacobs said that the introduction of Gallagher will be the most feasible option for Manchester United. Manchester United's interest in the English player can be traced back to this summer. Ruben Amorim wanted to loan the Atletico Madrid substitute, but due to Atletico Madrid's unwillingness to rent, the deal ultimately failed to take place.

Jacobs reported that Manchester United may reconsider the loan matter in January to see if Atletico Madrid's position has softened, and the club has once again contacted Gallagher's agent.

A well-informed transfer insider claimed that Gallagher's agent had conversations with Manchester United. The club expressed its eagerness to sign him and Gallagher also hoped to move to Manchester United. Sources said: "Gallagher's agent has talked with Manchester United, and Manchester United is very interested in him. If the transfer comes true, the player himself will be very happy."

Gallagher has top running ability, tactical discipline and stable final performance. His most productive season was during the 2021/22 season when he was on loan at Crystal Palace. He scored 8 goals in 34 Premier League games. The 2023/24 season was the peak of Gallagher's Chelsea career, scoring 7 goals.

Gallagher's versatility further enhances his value. He has served as the No. 6, No. 8 and No. 10, and can even play as a winger. But the obstacle to his transfer is still Atletico Madrid, which is still unwilling to rent out Gallagher. Unless Manchester United or other clubs pay a price of at least 40 million euros, the La Liga club will agree to start negotiations.

Gallagher himself was very tight-lipped about the transfer. He told AS: "I left Atletico Madrid in January and I am very happy here. My goal is to win the championship with Atletico Madrid, and I also hope to play a greater role in the team. Of course I am not satisfied with not being able to start in the team, but every day I will work very hard every time I get an opportunity. I want to say that I will try my best to win more time and help the team. I hope I will get more starting opportunities."

The England international has only played 339 minutes in Diego Simeone's team this season, including only two starts and 10 substitute appearances. Not only that, Gallagher has not started for Atletico Madrid for nearly two months, and he admitted that he hopes to play a more important role in the team.

Atletico Madrid is currently ranked fourth in the La Liga standings, 6 points behind the leader Real Madrid, and its hope of winning the championship is as slim as Gallagher's main role.

Gallagher's situation is exactly the same as that of Manchester United's Kobe Meno and Zirkzee. Neither of these two players is a player that Amorim likes to use, but the Portuguese young coach still hopes that they can stay with the team in the winter window for the benefit of the team.

This does not prevent the transfer rumors between the two from continuing to heat up. Italy's "Corriere dello Sport" said that Zirkzee has made it clear that he hopes to transfer to Roma. Roma is said to have committed to Zirkzee a starting forward position, and Gasperini is known in Serie A for his ability to develop young forwards. Only by playing the main role and regaining confidence before the World Cup can Zirkzee have a chance to be selected for the Dutch national team.

The transfer of Joao Gomez, another Manchester United target in the winter window, has also been blocked. The 24-year-old Brazilian international also dreams of joining. He knows that if he waits until next summer, Amorim may not choose him again. However, Wolves are insisting that he stay with the team until the end of the season unless Manchester United make an offer that they cannot refuse, which is said to be more than £44 million.