Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have agreed on a transfer for Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte, a source told ESPN.
Ugarte’s Transfer to PSG
Ugarte, who has been playing for Sporting CP, is set to join PSG in a deal worth around €60 million, the source said. The transfer is subject to a medical examination and the signing of the final documents.
Ugarte’s Career
Ugarte, 21, has been playing for Sporting CP since 2021 and has made 57 appearances for the Portuguese club. He has also been capped six times for Uruguay.
Manchester United‘s Interest
Manchester United had been interested in signing Ugarte, but the Premier League club was unable to agree on a deal with Sporting CP, the source said. PSG then stepped in and negotiated the transfer with the Portuguese club.
PSG‘s Midfield Options
PSG has been looking to strengthen its midfield options, with the French club also interested in signing Real Madrid‘s Casemiro. However, the Spanish club has rejected PSG‘s offer for the Brazilian midfielder, the source said.
Manchester United‘s Transfer Plans
Manchester United is still looking for a new midfielder, with the Premier League club considering several options, including Barcelona‘s Frenkie de Jong and Juventus‘ Adrien Rabiot, the source said.
Conclusion
Manchester United and PSG have agreed on a transfer for Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte, with the player set to join PSG in a deal worth around €60 million. The transfer is subject to a medical examination and the signing of the final documents. Manchester United is still looking for a new midfielder, considering several options.
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