Conor Gallagher’s sensational move to Premier League side Tottenham could have a knock-on effect for Manchester United’s reported transfer interest in another key target.
Manchester United were linked with Conor Gallagher and Atletico Madrid were prepared to offload the 25-year-old midfielder from the La Liga club this month.
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Conor Gallagher had fallen out of favour with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone and the Spanish side sold the England international to Tottenham.
A former Chelsea youth academy product, Gallagher inked a deal with Tottenham until 2031 and Spurs parted ways with a £35m transfer fee for the ex-Atletico ace.
Gallagher had moved to the Metropolitano Stadium in 2024 after Premier League side Chelsea accepted a £33m transfer offer from La Liga outfit Atletico.
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Manchester United missed out on Conor Gallagher and the Red Devils could be dealt a further blow in their reported transfer pursuit of Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes.
Joao Gomes has been linked with United in recent months amid the Red Devils’ hunt for new midfield options ahead of the summer transfer window later in 2026.
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According to Sky Sports, Joao Gomes has now become a target for Atletico Madrid after Gallagher was offloaded to Tottenham in the January transfer window.
Journalist Lyall Thomas on X, formerly Twitter, reported for Sky Sports that the 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder is on the Man Utd ‘list’ for their summer shopping spree.
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Man Utd-linked Joao Gomes is under contract with Wolves until 2030 and the Brazil international has made 113 appearances for the struggling Premier League club.
The Atletico Madrid target has been at the Molineux since 2023 after he was signed from Brazilian side Flamengo for a reported £15m transfer fee.
Lyall Thomas claimed that Atletico have not made ‘formal contact’ with Man Utd target Gomes, but the Brazilian is ‘one of two top targets’ for the Spanish club.
It has also been added that defending Serie A champions Napoli have ‘also had a look’ at former Flamengo midfielder Gomes amid the Red Devils’ transfer interest.
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