Manchester United are already eyeing a third signing, with Leny Yoro set to follow in the footsteps of Joshua Zirkzee, but have been told it will cost £50m

Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, talkSPORT understands.

Ugarte is UnitedThe next priority objective after sealing the captures of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro.

The Uruguayan is keen to sign for Old Trafford but PSG are holding firm and demanding a fee of £50m.

It is the same fee that Les Parisiens paid for the 23-year-old last summer after activating his release clause at Sporting Lisbon.

The player made 37 appearances in all competitions in his debut season at the Parc des Princes, where he won the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France.

But he only started 21 first division matches and was also a substitute on eight occasions.

Erik ten Hag has been interested in bringing in a new defensive midfielder as there are question marks They continue on Casemiro.

The Brazilian is understood to have interest from Saudi Pro League sides Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, who are keen on the 32-year-old.

And United are believed to be willing to part with the Real Madrid icon if they received around £25m to £30m with possible bonuses – a huge deduction from the £60m they shelled out for him just two years ago.

Meanwhile, graduated from the academy Scott McTominay He also faces an uncertain future, with Fulham having rejected a bid for the Scotland international.

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