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Manchester United and Reuben Amorim have been handed a transfer boost, with a La Liga star now open to an Old Trafford move.
Man Utd midfield options heading into 2026
It feels as if Amorim’s midfield is the one area that may need the most work in 2026. The Man Utd boss has gone with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes more often than not this season, with the likes of Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte falling out of favor.
Mainoo has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, whereas Amorim criticized Ugarte in front of his Man Utd teammates following the Europa League final against Tottenham.
Casemiro is also out of contract in 2026, and it has been suggested that there is a real possibility he will leave for free at the end of the season.
This comes despite the fact Amorim wants to keep the Brazilian, however, INEOS are looking to cut the wage bill and could do just that with the £350,000-a-week top earner
A number of midfielders have been linked with arriving in Manchester, and one name that won’t go away is Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher.
There was speculation over a deadline day move in the summer, but the English “machine” remained at the Wanda Metropolitano, where he has made just two La Liga starts in 2025/26 under Diego Simeone.
It has been suggested that Amorim has already given the green light for Man Utd to bring Gallagher back to the Premier League in 2026, and another promising update has now emerged.
Gallagher open to Man Utd move
According to United in Focus and transfer expert Graeme Bailey, Gallagher “has become increasingly frustrated at Atletico” and appears to be open to the idea of moving to Man Utd to improve his chances of making the England squad.
“Gallagher has become increasingly frustrated at Atletico. He is settled in the Spanish capital but he firmly believes he could and should be in contention for England. That is not going to happen without playing.
“Gallagher is aware of the interest and I’m told that United is an appealing option to him.
“United are aware that other clubs are showing an interest, and they will have a decision to make in the coming weeks ahead of the January window.
“Despite being pleased with their form in recent weeks, belief within the club is that additional holding midfield options are required and Gallagher could very well offer that.”
Good around £150,000-a-week in Spain, Gallagher has been compared to some impressive midfielders across Europe in 2025, including former Red Devils man Scott McTominay.
Now, United and INEOS need to decide whether or not to firm up their interest in the Englishman, amid rumors of a £44m January offer being lined up.
