Man Utd ‘determined’ to launch ‘market-shaking offer’ for England international in January

Man Utd are looking to make a huge offer for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher in the January transfer window, according to reports.

After a shaky start to the new season, the Red Devils now seem to have found their rhythm with Ruben Amorim’s side winning the last three Premier League matches.

Man Utd spent over £200m in the summer transfer window on five new signings with Amorim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe prioritising the club’s attack after their poor showing last term.

Many fans and former players thought the decision to not sign a new midfielder was a huge oversight ahead of the new campaign, although they did make a lukewarm attempt to sign Brighton star Carlos Baleba.

Speaking last week, journalist Ben Jacobs revealed that signing Gallagher over the winter is becoming more of a potential reality for Man Utd.

Jacobs said on The United Stand: “I think there are some gettable targets, and the one that I keep hearing is Conor Gallagher.

“So if it is to be one in January and then one in the summer, I think Gallagher has a stronger chance of departing Atletico Madrid mid-season.

“And the reason for that is, firstly, the World Cup. Obviously, he wants to be playing every week.

“He’s made nine appearances in La Liga for Atletico Madrid this season, he hasn’t started and finished a game, which shows you that he’s still struggling for minutes.

“In the summer, Manchester United made a loan bid for Gallagher, and Atletico Madrid said: ‘No way. We either keep him or you buy him permanently.’