Manchester United and West Ham United is reportedly fighting to sign Atletico Madrid -Midfielder Conor Gallagher, according to the Spanish outlet Signings.
After renewing the attacking department by signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, the Red Devils focused on selling players before they have made movements to add new faces.
Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Tyrell Malacia and Antony is all expected to leave. Hojlund is said to be close to Napoli, while Garnacho is about to sign for Chelsea.
Moreover, after a successful loan tint at Real Betis in the past term, Antony would like to return to the Spanish side, and reportedly continue with a deal to sign him.
It has been suggested that Ruben Amorim wants a new keeper and an athletic midfielder before the deadline of 1 September. Signings Suppose Man Utd initially wanted to buy Carlos Baleba from Brighton, but after they did not do the deal, they investigate cheaper alternative options to strengthen the engine room.
They have identified Gallagher as a serious option and push to close the deal before the Deadline transfer. Atletico Madrid would like to buy Nico Gonzalez and are willing to cash in the Englishman to make room for the Juventus star.
Conflict
However, the purchase of the former Chelsea star will not be easy for United, since West Ham United is also happy to secure its service. Moreover, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United are in this race.
The hammers have endured a terrible start this season and want to reinforce the team in this window to help Graham Potter to turn the situation.
Gallagher, with a value of around £ 35 million Transfer marketIs a dynamic midfielder and previously showed his qualities in the Premier League. He has the necessary characteristics to play in Amorim’s high intensive football style.
That is why he can be a smart acquisition for Man Utd or West Ham if Club would buy him. However, it becomes interesting to see if Amorim’s Kant or Potter’s side ultimately makes a concrete approach to secure its service late in this transfer window.
In the meantime, after a disappointing defeat against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup, Man Utd will compete against Burnley this weekend in the Premier League in Old Trafford.
#Man #Utd #West #Ham #fight #sign #Conor #Gallagher