Since the beginning of the transfer window, Manchester United has identified Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain as one of their top targets.The Uruguayan midfielder joined PSG from Sporting Lisbon last summer for €60 million, but he hasn’t fully adapted under Luis Enrique, and the Spanish coach lacks confidence in him. United believes that Ugarte could regain his former Sporting form under Erik ten Hag and become a crucial addition to the squad. However, due to his high price tag, negotiations have been delayed until the final stages of the summer market.##NAJAVA_MECA_8284024##United reached an agreement with the player several weeks ago and is now waiting for the green light from PSG. The issue is that PSG is demanding the €60 million they invested in Ugarte, while the English club is pushing for a loan deal, albeit with a mandatory purchase option.PSG doesn’t have many options and might agree to a deal with United if they can come to terms on the buyout price. The entire process could be sped up if Jadon Sancho moves in the opposite direction. PSG has made no secret of their interest in the Englishman, who has been sidelined by Erik ten Hag despite showing promise during his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund. Sancho could also move to PSG under a similar deal – a loan with a mandatory purchase option. Superagent Jorge Mendes, who represents Ugarte, is working to broker an agreement between the two clubs in the coming days.🚨🔴 Manuel #Ugarte, still high on the light of Manchester United with ongoing negotiations between the clubs! Jorge Mendes still working on that deal. Verbal agreement with Ugarte is done. 23 y/o waiting for an agreement as he still wants to join Erik ten Hag and ManUtd.… pic.twitter.com/VbRP2amIeV— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 19, 2024 Ugarte is expected to replace Scott McTominay at Old Trafford, with United hoping to secure at least €30 million from his sale. Napoli, Crystal Palace, and Galatasaray are among the interested parties, although Fulham has dropped out of the story after signing Sander Berge.
