Manchester United have now received a clear-cut indication of how much they will need to pay to sign one former Premier League talent, according to reports in Spain. The Red Devils reinforced in the summer with five new signings, but Manchester United failed in their priority to sign a midfielder before the window closed. TalkingPoints Poll: Should Manchester United sign Conor Gallagher in January? However, the Red Devils opted not to bring a new midfielder in amid the 2025-26 Premier League campaign and United have shown their vulnerabilities already. Mundo Deportivo reports that Premier League clubs have been ‘lurking’ around Gallagher, who could struggle to be the ‘right’ fit for Simeone and Atletico Madrid.