Manchester United may only have one option to sign a new midfielder in the winter window! The three major targets are difficult to buy. They are either sky-high or too poor.

Manchester United will introduce at least one midfielder in 2026. Ruben Amorim even hopes to buy it in the January winter window, but there are only a handful of options. Atletico Madrid's Connor Gallagher is one of the potential choices they have a chance to get.

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Manchester United is still considering whether to introduce the English midfielder. After the club signed Cunha, Mbemo and Sheshko this summer, it tried to loan Gallagher, but was rejected by Atletico Madrid.

Amorim is obviously not optimistic about Kobe Meno, and Ugarte, who worked with him at Sporting CP, has also failed to play his due role since joining Manchester United. The midfielder has become the team's primary target for signings next year.

However, Romano emphasized that it is very difficult to buy the right players in January. You can't just buy one, as that will affect subsequent purchases, so if it is a short-term introduction, loaning may be one of the options. Manchester United loaned Sabitzer and Amrabat during the Ten Hag era, but in the end they did not choose to complete the permanent transfer.

Romano said: "Gallagher may be an opportunity. Atletico Madrid did not want to let him go in August. So let's see what happens in the January transfer window. Manchester United also appreciates Angelo Stiller from Stuttgart, but I don't think the Bundesliga club will sell anyone at all in the January transfer window. Stars. So it won't be easy to buy people in the winter window, and the situation may be different next summer. It is certain that Manchester United will sign again in 2026, and at least one midfielder will be signed. "

Although Gallagher plays in La Liga, he has played in Chelsea and Crystal Palace and has rich Premier League experience. Another advantage he has is naturally his intention to transfer. The England international, who earns 200,000 pounds a week, is no longer the main player at Atletico Madrid. He only played for about ten minutes in the last round of La Liga. In order to participate in next summer's World Cup, he is interested in seeking a transfer.

The 25-year-old Gallagher has only started 2 times in 12 games this season and played 339 minutes, so he was also excluded from the England team by Tuchel. The last time he was selected for the "Three Lions" was in June. If he continues to stay at Atletico Madrid in the second half of the season, he may miss the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Gallagher also has the advantage of being versatile. He can also play on the midfield wing. Therefore, if he can join as early as possible, it will help Manchester United's personnel selection during the African Cup of Nations. By then, Manchester United's wide players Mbemo, Amad Diallo and Mazrawi will all leave the team to fight for their country.

Most of the other players on Manchester United's candidate list are unlikely to be transferred in January. Among them, Carlos Baleba, the number one target of the summer window, has been in a state of decline since the transfer failed. He has been replaced repeatedly in advance this season and is in a sluggish state. Amorim is unlikely to choose to sign him because he will not be of much help to the team.

Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson is in excellent form, but the team refuses to sell him during the season in order to avoid relegation. Unless Manchester United is willing to pay a transfer fee of more than 80 million pounds, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos is unlikely to give such a high budget in January.

Crystal Palace's Adam Walton also performed stably, but his gentleman's agreement with the club is that he will only transfer next summer if contract renewal negotiations break down. The British media "GIVEMESPORT" reported that negotiations for a new contract between Crystal Palace and Walton are ongoing.

Romano confirmed that the 21-year-old England midfielder is very practical and he feels that for now, Crystal Palace may be the most suitable place for his development. It will be worth watching whether Walton will ask for a release clause in his contract so that he can join a wealthy club in the future.

Romano explained: "Crystal Palace is actively operating and they hope to renew his contract. The club has communicated with its agent many times and expressed its willingness to renew. We have to wait and see what the final result will be, because this kid has shown extremely high professionalism last summer. At that time, he actually had a chance to leave, but Crystal Palace said he was indispensable. There have been many transfer rumors about him in recent months, but he still performed very well."

The possibility of Walton transferring next summer is still high. Romano explained: "Crystal Palace is very satisfied with Walton, and the player himself is also very satisfied with the club. He understands that Crystal Palace may be the best club for his development at present. However, by tomorrow summer, everything is possible. If a better opportunity arises, or a high-paying offer is received, we can only wait and see. At present, Crystal Palace does intend to renew his contract, but it has not yet reached the point of confirming the renewal and is still in the early stages of negotiations."