Manchester United remain in talks to sign Manuel Ugarte this summer
Manchester United The French club are reportedly still in talks with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Manuel Ugarte this summer, according to the transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg.
Following CasemiroFollowing the team's poor performance last season, the Red Devils are interested in signing a new defensive midfielder in this market. It has been widely reported that they have identified the Uruguayan as the priority target and have already reached a personal agreement with him.
However, David Ornstein It was recently reported that after failing to reach an agreement with Les Parisiens over a transfer fee, United have decided to end their pursuit of the South American and have shifted their focus to alternative options.
Players like Sander Berge and Youssouf Fofana have even been suggested as potential targets for the Red Devils and Erik the HagThe team has reportedly held talks with them about a possible move this summer.
However, writing about unknown, Plettenberg He now claims that although United have held talks with alternative options, they have not given up hopes of buying Ugarte.
Ugarte to Manchester United
The journalist also claims that the midfielder is interested in joining the record Premier League champions so his agent, Jorge Mendes, is trying to fulfill his client's wish.
Plettenberg He also says that Man Utd are still “in negotiations” with PSG to reach an agreement to sign the player permanently before the end of this window.
Plettenberg wrote:
“I'm told that Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are still in negotiations to reach an agreement on a permanent contract with Manuel Ugarte!
“Ugarte wants to sign for Manchester United. His agent Jorge Mendes wants to close the deal with Manchester United. Manchester United are exploring more options for the midfield, but the deal with Ugarte is not 100% closed at the moment.”
PSG reportedly do not want to let Ugarte go for anything less than £51 million But United do not want to match the price, so both clubs will have to reach an agreement for the deal to go through.
It will be interesting to see if the record Premier League champions can finally acquire the South American before the end of this window to bolster their midfield department.
