Manchester United have an opportunity to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher when the transfer window reopens in January, according to AS (page 12).

The Red Devils were keen on landing the England international on loan last summer, but Atletico snubbed the proposal before the transfer deadline on September 1.

The club have continued to be linked with the former Chelsea man, and AS claim that his future at Atletico is increasingly doubtful ahead of the winter transfer window.

The La Liga outfit expressed confidence when signing him from the Blues in 2024, but the Englishman is no longer a regular starter and has made just four starts this season.

Gallagher reportedly has a market value of around £35 million ahead of the next transfer window. It is claimed that United are lurking for his signature and could capitalise on his situation.

Gallagher was one of the standout performers during his time at Chelsea, but he moved to Atletico in the summer of 2024 after a disagreement over terms for a new contract.

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