Manchester United had a wonderful transfer window this summer and there were some bright players who signed for the club. But one requirement that wasn’t fulfilled for the Ruben Amorim’s side was a midfielder. Fabrizio Romano revealed that Manchester United did approach Atlético Madrid for their midfielder Conor Gallagher for the potential loan deal.
Manchester United enjoyed a productive summer transfer window under Ruben Amorim, adding five senior signings to reshape their squad. However, a key requirement—adding depth and energy to their midfield—remained unmet, particularly with their late attempt to land England international Conor Gallagher falling through.
In the final 48 hours of the summer window, Manchester United explored the possibility of securing Gallagher on a season-long loan from Atlético Madrid. As transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed, both United and Crystal Palace made approaches, but Atlético firmly refused to entertain temporary deals, insisting instead on a permanent transfer for the 25-year-old midfielder.
This decision closed the door on United’s hopes of a low-risk, impactful midfield addition. Atlético even rejected a prior loan proposal from Crystal Palace, underscoring their unwavering stance. As noted by multiple sources, the Spanish club had no intention of loaning Gallagher out, making clear any exit would only come via permanent terms.
