On Transfer Rumors Between Man Utd and Paquetá
Based on current information, no specific or in-depth negotiations have taken place between Lucas Paquetá and Manchester United, nor have there been substantive contacts between Man Utd and West Ham United.
From an economic perspective, West Ham will not let him leave easily, and will definitely not let him go at a low price or for free. Meanwhile, Man Utd has to make a decision in January.
On Other Midfield Targets for Man Utd
Manchester United does want to sign a midfielder in the January transfer window, but it is extremely difficult to sign a high-priced player in this window. Players like Moises Caicedo are unlikely to leave in January, and the same goes for Angelo Stiller and others. Therefore, they may seek to loan a player. Man Utd considered Atlético Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher in the final stages of the summer window. If Atlético decides to let him go in January, Gallagher remains a potential option.
Man Utd has been monitoring him since August. If Atlético is willing to loan him out in January, Gallagher is likely to become a typical short-term reinforcement for Man Utd in the winter window. Of course, this depends on the decisions of manager Diego Simeone and the club’s new sporting director Mateu Alemany. So, we will continue to pay attention to this matter. Gallagher is indeed a name worth watching.
It is reported that Man Utd’s real target is to sign a top midfielder in 2026. Of course, this depends on market opportunities in the January or summer window. After all, many ideal players will not leave their current clubs at all in January. However, if Gallagher can really be loaned in January, it will be a realistic opportunity for Man Utd.
