{"id":369909,"date":"2025-12-26T11:37:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T11:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/369909\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T11:37:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T11:37:12","slug":"transfer-rumors-news-man-united-want-gallagher-loan-atletico-want-e30m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/369909\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer rumors, news: Man United want Gallagher loan, Atl\u00e9tico want \u20ac30m"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dec 26, 2025, 03:37 AM ET<\/p>\n<p><a data-clubhouse-guid=\"6ebc2fd0-35d3-733b-5666-b75035a3bce9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=360\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a> could look to loan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team\/_\/id\/1068\/atletico-madrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Atl\u00e9tico Madrid<\/a> midfielder <a data-player-guid=\"8e0a034f-638e-88cb-3215-d17c58c55948\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/266696\/conor-gallagher\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conor Gallagher<\/a>, but the Spanish club want a permanent deal, while <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"58f7c4a9-c991-4ed4-fe5c-1f833cba75b8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=83\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a> striker <a data-player-guid=\"df6ff39c-5f60-ac23-937e-c293506e78bf\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/125824\/robert-lewandowski\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Robert Lewandowski<\/a> is keen on a move to the <a data-league-guid=\"00bb591a-b87e-39ee-91bf-1f9cf0ecfe5a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/league\/_\/name\/KSA.1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Saudi Pro League<\/a>. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/transfers-news-and-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Transfers home page<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/45342881\/summer-transfer-window-grading-big-signings-mens-soccer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Men&#8217;s summer grades<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/45581462\/summer-transfer-window-grading-big-signings-womens-soccer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Women&#8217;s grades<\/a><\/p>\n<p>TOP STORIES<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/47413190\/ruben-amorim-kobbie-mainoo-future-manchester-united\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amorim: Kobbie Mainoo is the &#8216;future of Man United&#8217;<\/a><br \/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/47399861\/real-madrid-endrick-completes-loan-move-lyon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Real Madrid&#8217;s Endrick completes loan move to Lyon<\/a><br \/>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/story\/_\/id\/47400981\/manchester-city-progress-antoine-semenyo-move\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sources: City making progress on Semenyo move<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\" lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"\/>Conor Gallagher has experience in the Premier League, having played for Chelsea.\u00a0Diego Souto\/Getty ImagesTRENDING RUMORS<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team\/_\/id\/1068\/atletico-madrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Atl\u00e9tico Madrid<\/a> midfielder <a data-player-guid=\"8e0a034f-638e-88cb-3215-d17c58c55948\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/266696\/conor-gallagher\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conor Gallagher<\/a> is the subject of interest from <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"6ebc2fd0-35d3-733b-5666-b75035a3bce9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=360\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a>, but the two clubs want different things, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_exiohLdKqk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fabrizio Romano<\/a>. United explored a last-minute loan move for the <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"217dee4e-6974-a197-49a2-afda6e1788c9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=448\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">England<\/a> international in the summer and are keen to return again in January when the window opens, but Atl\u00e9tico are only ready to consider a permanent deal worth around \u20ac30 million.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"58f7c4a9-c991-4ed4-fe5c-1f833cba75b8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=83\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a> striker <a data-player-guid=\"df6ff39c-5f60-ac23-937e-c293506e78bf\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/125824\/robert-lewandowski\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Robert Lewandowski<\/a> is keen to continue playing for as long as possible and is tempted by a two-year deal in <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"a0bc2139-6270-6732-54a7-a49929b07c85\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=655\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/as.com\/futbol\/arabia-tienta-a-lewandowski-f202512-n\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AS<\/a>. The 37-year-old&#8217;s agent, Pina Zahavi, is set to meet <a data-league-guid=\"00bb591a-b87e-39ee-91bf-1f9cf0ecfe5a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/league\/_\/name\/KSA.1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Saudi Pro League<\/a> representatives about a deal that would compete financially with the one currently on the table from <a data-league-guid=\"d9d3698e-67b3-3ca5-9eb4-f23b8e19a464\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/league\/_\/name\/USA.1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MLS<\/a>&#8216; Chicago Fire. Meanwhile, the Spanish champions are keeping a watchful eye on the form of <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"be2c6909-0dc7-4b81-9f73-0eab434d732f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=1538\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Levante<\/a> striker <a data-player-guid=\"8102fb48-58a3-38e1-963d-abf953123705\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/346676\/etta-eyong\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Etta Eyong<\/a>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_exiohLdKqk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fabrizio Romano<\/a>, with the forward enhancing his reputation by scoring the winning goal for <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"b16f2c41-498c-75a3-8fb7-a95d418f4e08\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=656\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cameroon<\/a> against <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"e4c3515d-213e-e37c-2756-20738bddb5dc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=4231\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gabon<\/a> at the <a data-league-guid=\"bb156ba1-46ad-7892-2b1c-afb73035e08f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/league\/_\/name\/CAF.NATIONS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Africa Cup of Nations<\/a> on Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n<p>Editor&#8217;s Picks<\/p>\n<p>2 Related<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"20179aab-ac9f-93cf-f139-404e49a3f3cb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=114\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Napoli<\/a> need help in midfield and have shortlisted <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"25b5e432-d3d2-939f-f73b-6e531a6fbd91\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=132\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bayern Munich<\/a>&#8216;s <a data-player-guid=\"756f8431-7f3d-0eb6-1af2-e51fc67039cc\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/174550\/leon-goretzka\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leon Goretzka<\/a> as a top target, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuttomercatoweb.com\/serie-a\/nonostante-il-saldo-zero-la-priorita-e-chiara-cosa-serve-al-napoli-nel-mercato-di-gennaio-2182841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tuttomercatoweb<\/a>. Napoli stars <a data-player-guid=\"c2bc0ee8-46fa-2189-ca21-014bc1c0e7e2\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/134947\/kevin-de-bruyne\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kevin De Bruyne<\/a> and <a data-player-guid=\"9fecfb7c-cd38-429b-99bc-c9fade6f2c41\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/215721\/frank-anguissa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Frank Anguissa<\/a> are injured, so manager Antonio Conte is keen to bring in some reinforcements and Goretzka, 30 has a contract which expires in the summer. Bayern will only extend his deal on reduced terms, so he could be open to a move.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"87fe4844-a7cf-c88e-2ebe-aeb57325e990\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=111\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Juventus<\/a> have joined the race for Bournemouth defender <a data-player-guid=\"d16b5991-1e2a-dbee-c92f-1be0f7e31cd5\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/233945\/marcos-senesi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marcos Senesi<\/a>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MatteMoretto\/status\/2004185824540479489\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Matte Moretto<\/a>. The 28-year-old center back has been strongly linked with Barcelona and <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"66434654-a8ba-a04c-98e5-6bbd0dbbb780\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=86\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Madrid<\/a>, as well as a number of English clubs in the last 48 hours, but Juventus are keen to strengthen their own backline and add a left-footed central defender. Senesi is out of contract at the end of the season and has yet to commit his future to Bournemouth.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"94fd5d7e-35b1-9d52-c9f2-4a37259bea36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=382\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City<\/a> winger <a data-player-guid=\"0628a859-7146-3abc-9643-66271026066d\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/307111\/oscar-bobb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oscar Bobb<\/a> is expected to leave if they sign <a data-player-guid=\"ed520531-3344-157f-7be2-dec0351d41db\" href=\"http:\/\/espn.com\/soccer\/player\/_\/id\/273292\/antoine-semenyo\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Antoine Semenyo<\/a> from Bournemouth, with <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"6cdd01c7-3938-6f1d-0c24-c7cf7da68d2b\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=124\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Borussia Dortmund<\/a> and <a data-clubhouse-guid=\"e8703d92-a160-9bbf-cb81-1be6f3fd7969\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/team?id=384\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Crystal Palace<\/a> expressing an interest in the Norway international, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/2004132006180147309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fabrizio Romano<\/a>. Bobb, 22, will push for an exit if there is more competition for a starting spot and has plenty of offers to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>EXPERT TAKE<img class=\" lazyload lazyload\"\/>play<\/p>\n<p>1:54<\/p>\n<p>How close is Antoine Semenyo to joining Manchester City?<\/p>\n<p class=\"contentItem__subhead\">Julien Laurens gives an update on Manchester City&#8217;s rumoured move for Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.<\/p>\n<p>OTHER RUMORS<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Chelsea are formally pulling out of the race to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth after the winger revealed his preference to join Manchester City. (<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Ekremkonur\/status\/2004118873201926654\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Caught Offside<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz is expected to make a sensational return to Juventus. The 27-year-old hasn&#8217;t made enough appearances while on loan for Nottingham Forest for the Premier League side to trigger the clause for a permanent move. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazzetta.it\/Calcio\/Calciomercato\/Juventus\/storie\/25-12-2025\/prestiti-juve-douglas-luiz-nico-gonzalez-arthur-cosa-succede\/nico-gonzalez-viaggia-spedito.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, who is currently on loan at Trabzonspor, has hinted that he would like to make his loan move permanent in the summer.  (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/transfer-news-live-manutd-liverpool-36450264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mirror<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>All of ESPN. All in one place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.espn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"imageLoaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/r1531432_1296x729_16-9.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Watch your favorite events in the newly enhanced ESPN App. Learn more about what plan is right for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.espn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sign Up Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Marcus Rashford is expected to leave Manchester United permanently next summer and join Barcelona for \u20ac30 million. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/marcus-rashford-among-three-stars-who-could-quit-man-united-after-80m-reveal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Football Insider<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Portugal international Ruben Neves could return to the Premier League this January, with Newcastle United keen to sign the 28-year-old midfielder from Al Hilal. Real Madrid are also interested. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/ruben-neves-to-newcastle-odds-slashed-amid-latest-magpies-january-twist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Football Insider<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; English Championship clubs are lining up for Chelsea&#8217;s 20-year-old attacking midfielder Leo Castledine, who has been impressing while on loan with Huddersfield Town. The England U19 international has scored seven goals in 19 games this season. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/transfer-news-live-manutd-liverpool-36450264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mirror<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Left back Javi Galan has joined Osasuna from Atletico Madrid for an initial fee of \u20ac500,000, with a further \u20ac500,000 to follow if the team manage to avoid relegation this season. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundodeportivo.com\/futbol\/atletico-madrid\/20251224\/1002591883\/atletico-traspasa-javi-galan-osasuna-medio-millon-euros.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mundo Deportivo<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Roma are looking to make two attacking additions in January: Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United and Giacomo Raspadori from Atletico Madrid. They&#8217;ve presented options for both players (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuttosport.com\/news\/calcio\/calciomercato\/2025\/12\/25-145453431\/roma_raspadori_sognando_zirkzee_e_beto_lazio_insigne_e_flamengo_respinto_per_castellanos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tuttosport<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; But Atletico are only prepared to part with Raspadori if a permanent clause is made a mandatory part of the 25-year-old&#8217;s loan. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/futbol\/atletico\/2025\/12\/25\/raspadori-precio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Marca<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Lazio left back Nuno Tavares is expected to join Al Ittihad in January, though the club are still awaiting a formal offer from the Saudi Pro League. (<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MatteMoretto\/status\/2004315245444321665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Matte Moretto<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner isn&#8217;t expected to sign a new deal at Selhurst Park. (<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/2004301992802517316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fabrizio Romano<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Inter Miami and Palmeiras will battle it out to sign Botafogo captain Marlon Freitas. The two clubs are set to go head to head in January with formal bids to land the midfielder, with Palmeiras readying an offer of \u20ac5m. 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