Manchester United are considering Manuel Ugarte to bolster their midfield this summer. However, the Red Devils are at odds with the transfer fee Paris Saint-Germain command for the Uruguayan.
Ugarte’s agent, Jorge Chijane, told O Jogo that Liverpool are also interested in signing him. Moreover, the 23-year-old’s performance at the 2024 Copa América could be drawing suitors or cause the clubs keen on him to pull the trigger.
Moreover, a report from Le10Sport reveals that Manchester City and FC Barcelona have already made concrete moves in the Ugarte case. Should they want to land the 23-year-old, these clubs might also receive a boost.
According to journalist Christopher Michel, Manchester United are now pushing to sign Ugarte, but the French club wants £50 million, while the Premier League side believes £35 million is realistic. Still, Michel’s report states that the two clubs could meet in the middle.
🚨 Manchester United are now pushing to sign Manuel Ugarte from PSG. 🇺🇾
The French club want £50m, while United think £35m is realistic.
The two teams will likely meet in the middle. 🤝
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Nonetheless, the previous report from Le10Sport notes that manager Luis Enrique must decide whether to retain Ugarte at any cost or agree to his departure for a substantial fee. He has the final call in this matter. Once Uruguay’s run in the 2024 Copa América ends, Ugarte’s future should be clearer.