Overview

• Multiple reports say United are weighing an offer and are viewed as the most interested Premier League suitor for Gallagher.
• Atletico are reported to value the midfielder at about £50–52m and are described as reluctant to sanction a mid-season sale.
• Gallagher has started only two La Liga matches this season, and coverage portrays him as frustrated with his minutes.
• United see Gallagher as a more attainable option than Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, whose fee has been reported around £110m.
• Some reports add that Champions League prospects could influence a move, with other English clubs also monitoring his situation.