The Red Devils are finalizing the details of the signing of Manuel Ugarte
According World Sunday, Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte ahead of the transfer deadline.
The Red Devils have had a busy summer transfer window and have already signed Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. Their next target is a defensive midfielder and World Sunday They say the club is working on a suitable deal to sign Ugarte from the French champions.
PSG are reluctant to lose the 23-year-old star for less than £51 million But Manchester United remain hopeful of finding a different solution. The club are reported to be preparing a strategic swap deal. Jadon Sancho, who has been on Les Parisiens' radar, could be offered in exchange for the former Sporting midfielder.
Possible agreement
United are determined to sign a new midfielder before the transfer deadline. Casemiro He has been their regular choice in the position, but the Brazilian star is no longer at his best and has been inconsistent over the past year.
The Red Devils need a solid upgrade from the former real Madrid The Uruguayan and Ugarte would provide precisely that. The Uruguayan is much better with the ball at his feet than Casemiro. He also has a faster work rate and ability to retain the ball.
Ugarte lost possession in just 7.4 occasions per league game last season, which is much better than Casemiro (12 times). The figure is a stumbling block for United at the moment, but they should be optimistic about the possibility of completing a deal.
Despite the recent purchase of Desire Doue from Rennes, PSG We are still admirers Sancho. They are reluctant to pay the £51m price tag that United are asking for. A direct swap deal involving Ugarte and Sancho could be an option.
Ideally, both clubs would recoup the funds, but a trade deal could materialize towards the deadline. Ugarte, who is a 'tirelessThe midfielder, according to PSG's official website, has already agreed Personal terms with United.
