(Football news) Ugarte is reportedly the top midfield target for the English squad this summer. According to reports, the Uruguayan international has already agreed to terms with the Red Devils.

The two teams are still in talks, though, and Man United has not agreed upon a transfer fee with Luis Enrique’s representative.

Even though they have an agreement with the player, they are still in contact with Paris Saint-Germain. I have heard that Man United and PSG have been in continual communication since June; these are not formal proposals that have been accepted or denied.

“Ugarte remains on Manchester United’s list and he said yes last week, so now it depends on Manchester United. But as I previously said, it was always going to take some days to decide after they spent big money on Leny Yoro.”

Manchester United ‘yet’ to agree transfer fee with PSG

Earlier this week, Manchester United were preparing to hold fresh discussions with PSG this week in the hope that a breakthrough can be made.

Ugarte’s agent is Jorge Mendes, who represents Yoro, and the Portuguese is believed to be pushing for his client to secure a move to Man United in the near future.

The 23-year-old only made the switch to PSG from Sporting Lisbon last summer, and he appeared on 37 occasions for the French giants during the 2023-24 campaign, including 25 outings in Ligue 1.

Despite signing him to a five-year contract upon his arrival, Enrique’s team are said to be prepared to let the South American leave, with Benfica’s Joao Neves being identified as his replacement.

Why do Manchester United want Ugarte?

Manchester United want to bring in a defensive midfielder this summer to play alongside Kobbie Mainoo, with Casemiro struggling for performances during the 2023-24 campaign.

Casemiro could leave this summer, while Christian Eriksen is also expected to depart, so a central midfielder is viewed as a priority arrival for the English giants.

Ugarte was in excellent form for Uruguay at this summer’s Copa America, and he also starred for Sporting ahead of his move to the French capital.

The midfielder found it difficult to show his best form last season, but there is no doubting his quality, and he could be the perfect fit for the Premier League considering his skill set.

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