"After almost being forced out the door by his boyhood club, Gallagher has turned a negative into a positive in Spain, prompting Diego Simeone to rely heavily on the England international since his arrival. Gallagher made an impressive 50 appearances for the La Liga giants last term and was deployed in multiple different roles across midfield, including as a no.8 and a no.6, as well as on the left. Diego Simeone is a huge fan of Conor Gallagher's pitbull-like playstyle."
"But according to transfers journalist Fabrizio Romano, it was Manchester United and former club Crystal Palace who made attempts at trying to bring Gallagher back to the Premier League. Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, revealed the Red Devils tried to sign Gallagher in the last 48 hours of the summer window but saw their efforts snubbed by Atletico. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week."
Manchester United made a late attempt to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid during the final 48 hours of the summer transfer window. Atletico Madrid rejected United's approach after United wanted Gallagher on a loan deal. Gallagher moved from Chelsea to Atletico in 2024 and became a key player, making 50 appearances last season across multiple midfield roles including no.8, no.6 and left-sided positions. Diego Simeone values Gallagher's aggressive, pitbull-like playing style and has relied heavily on him. Manchester United signed goalkeeper Senne Lammens on deadline day instead of a midfielder. Crystal Palace also attempted to re-sign Gallagher.
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