Regarding the potential transfers of Elliott Anderson, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton to Manchester United:“Considering factors like transfer fees and the difficulty of signing them, I don’t think any of them will be Manchester United’s targets in January.”
Regarding Manchester United’s interest in Jobe Bellingham:“He could be a surprise addition for Manchester United in the midfield position during the January transfer window.”
“Wharton, Stiller (whom you mentioned), and Baleba—from what I know, there’s no way we’ll make any progress on signing them in January.”
Regarding the possibility of Manchester United signing a midfielder in January:“I don’t expect Manchester United to make panic signings, but some players may be sold in January due to transfer opportunities, lack of game time, unhappiness at their current clubs, or simply suitable prices. Jobe Bellingham and Gallagher could be among these candidates.”
“The challenge with Gallagher is that Manchester United’s interest in him is genuine, and Gallagher may want to move elsewhere and then return to England—this would truly increase his chances of making Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad.”
“We know Manchester United made an inquiry about Gallagher last summer, but the issue with Gallagher isn’t his own willingness; it’s Atlético Madrid. My understanding is that Atlético Madrid showed interest in loaning him out, even with a buyout clause, at least in the latter half of the summer. So, to sign Gallagher, Atlético Madrid needs to change its mind and be willing to give him the opportunity and possibility of a loan. If it’s a loan, I expect Manchester United to rejoin the negotiations.”
Regarding the futures of Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee:“I think both Zirkzee and Mainoo want to play, so if there’s no change in Mainoo’s situation by the January window, it wouldn’t be surprising if he tells Manchester United’s senior management: ‘The club didn’t allow me to go on loan in the summer, and now I need to go on loan’—because he wants to fight for his spot in England’s 2026 World Cup squad.”
“I’m not sure if Manchester United will loan out Zirkzee or Mainoo unless they sign replacements. Therefore, the possibility of signing a midfielder in January may give Mainoo the chance to leave on loan. Alternatively, Mainoo would have to change his mind and say ‘I don’t want to go on loan; I want to leave this football club’—in that case, Manchester United could get a net transfer profit, and he might leave permanently if Manchester United’s valuation is met.”
Regarding news of Mainoo’s contract extension:“I think there’s no progress now because manager Rúben Amorim is observing Mainoo, letting him learn the system, integrate, adapt, and improve. Meanwhile, Mainoo is waiting to see what opportunities he will get before preparing to commit.”
“So I don’t know about any progress on the contract extension, but ideally, we shouldn’t forget that he wants to play for Manchester United… and Manchester United is also willing to extend his contract.”
Regarding rumors of Manchester United’s interest in Marc-André ter Stegen:“I haven’t heard much about Manchester United wanting to sign ter Stegen. Of course, a transfer for ter Stegen is definitely possible—maybe in January or next summer—but I don’t know if Manchester United and ter Stegen will reach a deal.”
“Manchester United will sign a goalkeeper in the summer. The final candidate will depend on André Onana’s performance for the rest of the season. The club will decide whether they need an experienced goalkeeper or one who can compete with Onana for the starting spot.”
Regarding Manuel Ugarte:“I understand that Amorim likes Ugarte very much and thinks he is the right candidate—only that some extra potential needs to be tapped from him.”
