Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd Could Target Conor Gallagher in 2026

Manchester United will add at least one midfielder in 2026, with Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher one of their potential options, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed on GIVEMESPORT’s Market Madness podcast.

In the summer transfer window, United heavily focused on improving their attacking options after a disappointing 2024/2025 campaign when it came to production in the final third. Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bryan Mbeumo arrived through the door at Old Trafford, while they also brought in Senne Lammens between the sticks.

Focus will now likely shift to other positions in 2026, with their attack and goalkeeper situations resolved. A midfielder will likely be the priority, considering Ruben Amorim clearly doesn’t fancy Kobbie Mainoo, and Manuel Ugarte has struggled to make a significant impact since signing on the dotted line at United.

Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd Eyeing Conor Gallagher

Speaking on GIVEMESPORT’s Market Madness podcast, Romano has confirmed that Manchester United will sign at least one midfielder in 2026, with Gallagher a potential opportunity. Angelo Stiller of Stuttgart is another who is appreciated, but Romano confirms that January won’t be an easy time to bring in these kind of players.

“Conor Gallagher could be an opportunity, but Atletico Madrid didn’t want to let him go in August. So let’s see what happens in the January window. Angelo Stiller is also a player they appreciate from Stuttgart, but I don’t see a German club selling one of the stars in the January window at all. So January is not going to be easy. It’s going to be about opportunities in the summer could be different. And for sure, Manchester United in 2026 will add again, at least one midfielder.”

The benefit of signing Gallagher would be that he shouldn’t need too long to adapt at Old Trafford. The England international has plenty of experience in the Premier League already, having played for both Chelsea and Crystal Palace before his move to Atletico Madrid.

Gallagher, who earns £200,000-a-week in Spain, isn’t a guaranteed starter at Atletico, which could tempt him into a move in 2026. However, under Diego Simeone, the former Chelsea man is a versatile option in the midfield, having played on either wing and in the middle of the park during his time in La Liga.

As a result, it’s not going to be easy for United to prise him away without paying a significant fee.