Overview
- Atletico Madrid are said to prefer a permanent sale for Conor Gallagher at around £35m, while Manchester United favour a loan structure.
- There have been no formal club-to-club talks for Gallagher, though his reduced minutes under Diego Simeone keep him in United’s January calculations.
- Fabrizio Romano reports United held exploratory talks with Ruben Neves’ agent, and no negotiations have begun with Al‑Hilal.
- Separate reports suggest Neves could wait for a free summer move, with Real Madrid linked via claims from Sami Al‑Jaber.
- United admire Atletico’s Pablo Barrios for the longer term, but his contract to 2030 and €120m release clause make a winter move unlikely, as other shortlist names like Adam Wharton, Elliot Anderson and Carlos Baleba are viewed more as summer options.