Manchester United Pursue Central Midfielder as Summer Transfer Window Heats Up
- Manchester United remain in the hunt for a central midfielder this summer
- The club is unwilling to meet PSG’s £51 million demand for Manuel Ugarte
- Listen to the latest episode of “It’s All Kicking Off!” for more on the transfer saga
Manchester United have been presented with the opportunity to sign Manuel Ugarte on loan from PSG, with an obligation to buy. However, the French club’s asking price of £51 million is still too steep for the Red Devils.
United value the Uruguayan midfielder at around £42 million, a significant difference from PSG’s valuation. Ugarte was absent from PSG’s Ligue 1 season opener against Le Havre last Friday, fueling speculation about his future.
As things stand, PSG is open to selling Ugarte but refuses to budge from their £52 million valuation, which is what they paid Sporting to sign him in July last year.
Ugarte featured in 37 games for PSG last season, helping the club win Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France. He has also been capped 22 times at senior international level.
Manuel Ugarte wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain and join Manchester United this summer
United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to add a new midfielder to his squad this summer.
Man United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to add a new midfielder to his squad this summer
The news comes as Napoli expresses interest in Scott McTominay on an initial loan deal, but United will only consider a sale. Ugarte would be a direct reinforcement if the Scot were to leave this summer.
Fulham had a £20 million bid rejected earlier this month. They have since revived their interest, but are set to sign Burnley’s Sander Berge for £25 million instead.
Man United want to sign 23-year-old Uruguay midfielder but the price is still too high
McTominay has just one year remaining on his contract with United, although the club has the option to extend it for a further 12 months.
The 27-year-old is a product of United’s academy and has made over 250 appearances for the club since making his debut in April 2017.