The 6 midfielders that Manchester United is targetting for January

Amorim has asked the Manchester United board for an important reinforcement in midfield.

Javier Parra Peña | 11 Nov 2025 | 21.30
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The 6 midfielders that Manchester United has in sight for January
The 6 midfielders that Manchester United has in sight for January

Manchester United has activated its radar to reinforce the central midfield during the winter transfer window, with six main targets on its agenda: Conor Gallagher, Angelo Stiller, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Andrey Santos, and Elliot Anderson.

Under the guidance of Ruben Amorim, United considers it urgent to make a quality leap in that area while preparing for what could be a profound rebuilding process. Manchester United is clear that its current squad lacks the necessary rotation and freshness to compete at the highest level.

Manchester United and the Midfield Candidates

Manchester United carefully analyzes each of its six targets. Conor Gallagher, a 25-year-old English midfielder playing for Atletico Madrid, emerges as a viable option due to his consistency in a demanding league.

Manchester United is considering a payment close to 50 million euros to acquire him. Angelo Stiller, a 24-year-old German from Stuttgart, is also among Manchester United's top priorities, valued around 60 million, while Carlos Baleba, a 21-year-old at Brighton, appears as a United dream albeit with an estimated cost of 100 million. Manchester United is assessing risks and timelines: Baleba is ambitious, but his price complicates the deal.

Manchester United and Strategic Alternatives

The other three candidates of Manchester United also draw attention: Adam Wharton, a 21-year-old English player from Crystal Palace, is listed in United's reports as an emerging option, although his value rises to 100 million. Andrey Santos, a 21-year-old Brazilian at Chelsea, emerges as a more affordable alternative for Manchester United, with a possible value close to 50 million.

Baleba - Manchester United

Finally, Elliot Anderson, aged 23 at Nottingham Forest, has been linked to Manchester United as a future option, valued at approximately 60 million. Manchester United seeks flexibility and medium-term talent, considering one or two reinforcements in winter if the departure of any of its current midfielders is confirmed.

Manchester United's Strategy and Priorities

Manchester United has determined that its priority lies in strengthening the midfield due to the probable departure of Kobbie Mainoo and the lack of continuity of Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes in that area. The English club is willing to invest in one or two players to guarantee an immediate impact. However, Manchester United is also cautious: reports suggest that the team will not rush into signings in January but will wait for clear opportunities.

The key for Manchester United will be to balance cost, influence, and potential. Among the names on the list, Manchester United can make a forward-looking move while building its project under Amorim's leadership.

Manchester United is entering a phase of strategic decisions where the midfield becomes the focus of reconstruction. With Conor Gallagher, Angelo Stiller, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Andrey Santos, and Elliot Anderson as the leading candidates, the club must decide when and how to act.

Manchester United faces the opportunity to reshuffle its squad but also the challenge of not squandering its momentum. The upcoming market will shape the project's course and determine if the Red Devils can aim high again.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los 6 mediocampistas que tiene en la mira el Manchester United para enero

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