Overview
- Old Trafford officials are aware Atlético Madrid prefer a permanent sale for Conor Gallagher at about £35m, having rejected a United loan bid in the summer.
- United have scouted Pablo Barrios, but his contract runs to 2030 with a €120m release clause, making a January move unlikely.
- Ruben Neves remains on United’s list, though former Al‑Hilal star Sami Al‑Jaber says the midfielder may wait to join Real Madrid as a free agent in the summer.
- Amorim says United have space to add but will only move for fits that match their plan, with Bruno Fernandes’ injury sharpening the need for midfield cover.
- Antoine Semenyo’s £65m clause activates next month, with Manchester City viewed as frontrunners who may need to offload players first and Liverpool still in the frame, shaping United’s market calculus.