- Man Utd fail to sign Gallagher
- Red Devils made late loan swoop
- Atletico swiftly rejected approach
The Red Devils made a late enquiry regarding the availability of Gallagher, 25, ahead of the summer transfer window closing at 19:00 BST for الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز clubs, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. However the report claims that Atletico swiftly rejected متحد‘s advances as they were unwilling to allow the إنجلترا international to leave temporarily.
United had been keen to strengthen in midfield during the transfer window, with a host of targets being linked with moves to Old Trafford. برايتون and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba was believed to be manager Ruben Amorim’s preferred target but a deal could not be agreed between the two clubs.
Gallagher moved to Atletico from تشيلسي for £34 million in the summer of 2024 and has gone on to make 53 appearances for Diego Simeone’s side, scoring two goals. He featured in his side’s opening three La Liga fixtures this season, starting the 2-1 defeat against إسبانيول before coming off the bench in the subsequent 1-1 draws against إلتشي and Alaves respectively.
United will take on rivals مانشستر سيتي في ديربي on September 14 following the conclusion of the upcoming international break. Meanwhile Gallagher and Atletico play host to فياريال in their next league outing on September 13.
