August 21st 2024.
It seems that Manchester United is on the verge of signing Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain on a permanent deal. The two clubs are close to reaching an agreement for a €60million move, and Ugarte himself has already agreed to personal terms with the club. The midfielder has been eager to make the move to Old Trafford since July, and it looks like his wish will soon become a reality.
Earlier this month, United had made it clear that they would not meet PSG's initial asking price of €70m for the Uruguayan international. However, negotiations have continued between the two clubs, and they have explored the possibility of a permanent transfer this summer or a loan deal with an obligation to buy next year. It seems that a permanent transfer is now in the works, with reports from Le Parisien stating that a deal is close to completion.
According to the reports, United will pay £51m for the 23-year-old, a fee that is very close to what PSG had paid for him when they signed him from Sporting Lisbon last summer. While there are still some details to be sorted out, it is expected that the move will be finalized in the coming days. This will make Ugarte the fifth signing for United this summer, joining the likes of Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui at the club.
Ugarte's first-team opportunities at PSG have dwindled since he arrived in Paris last year, and the recent arrival of Joao Neves has pushed him further down the pecking order. In fact, he was left out of the squad for their opening game of the season against Le Harve on Friday night. This move to United could provide him with the chance to reignite his career and establish himself as a key player for the club.
United have been busy in the transfer market this summer, making four signings so far. However, they have also been eyeing a midfield addition, and Ugarte seems to be the perfect fit for their needs. With Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro starting in midfield in their first game of the season against Fulham, it is clear that there aren't many options in that position for United. They are also willing to let Christian Eriksen go for a fee of £5m to Napoli before the transfer window closes at the end of the month.
If all goes according to plan, Ugarte will soon be wearing the Manchester United jersey, adding depth and quality to their midfield. Fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement, and it looks like it's only a matter of time before they can celebrate the arrival of their new signing. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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