Manchester United have now moved into pole position in the competition for a “sensational” talent, and a £30m bid is being readied. It’s becoming more and more obvious that Manchester United will try to acquire a new midfield player in 2026. Elliot Anderson is now Ruben Amorim’s primary target, but a move would be pricey—a £100 million sum has been mentioned.
However, it has just come to light that Anderson’s favourite location is the Etihad Stadium; thus, the Red Devils could have to look for other, possibly less expensive choices. Missing out on the Nottingham Forest player, who has earned six caps since the beginning of September and is already a well-known England international, would be unfortunate.
The 23-year-old is not the only English midfielder that Man United is interested in, though, as a Spanish source claims that they are now in the lead in the competition for Conor Gallagher of Atletico Madrid, who has dropped in the Spanish team’s hierarchy.
Man United at the front of the queue to sign 25-year-old midfielder
However, the Spanish team is now said to be open to a permanent move since Gallagher has struggled to secure a regular berth this season and midfield competition has increased. According to sources, a sum of about €30 million may be enough to guarantee his departure in January.
Gallagher believes that the timing is in line with his goal of re-establishing himself as an England contender before the 2026 World Cup. Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, and Elliot Anderson are among the Red Devils’ hopes for a new midfield player, but they are all either too costly or will present fierce competition.
Atlético may still want a long-term agreement over a short-term loan, indicating their desire for stability and a well-defined exit plan for the midfield player, even though they are open to selling. According to Romano, Man United is in the lead to sign him in January, and it may be the best chance for Amorim to bolster his squad and deal with a long-standing problem.
