Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte is “eager” to sign for Manchester United this summer as he looks to “try another experience”, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The Red Devils are moving forward in the transfer market with a deal for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee sealed after the Dutch foreigner passed a medical yesterday.
Man Utd are set to sign two new centre-backs with Everton’s imminent sale of Amadou Onana to Aston Villa still ending the Red Devils’ chances of landing Jarrad Branthwaite unless they pay the £70m asking price. in pounds sterling.
But their offer has been accepted by Lille’s Leny Yoro, they face a tough festival from Real Madrid and Matthijs de Ligt is expected to be their next big target after getting Zirkzee signed.
And Romano, a movement expert, explains that De Ligt has signed a contract until 2029 with Manchester United and that talks between Bayern Munich and the Red Devils are “progressing well. “
Romano wrote in his Caught Offside column: “Matthijs de Ligt told his agent Rafaela Pimenta two weeks ago: Man United, there are no negotiations with other clubs. The agreed contract is valid until June 2029, i. e. five years. De Ligt needs united negotiations between Man United and Bayern are also progressing well.
“Learn more about Matthijs de Ligt. Man United and Bayern close to agreement on fees, talks progress. Bayern insists on 50 million euros and Man United structures the proposal with accessories included. United want to close the deal with De Ligt as temporarily as possible.
Another player that Manchester United would like would be the Uruguayan foreigner Ugarte, since the defensive midfielder changed from Sporting Lisbon to PSG last summer.
Last week there was a report in France that Man Utd had made an offer of €45m plus bonuses for Ugarte, for whom PSG paid €60m 12 months ago.
Giving an update on the Red Devils’ interest in Ugarte, Romano told GiveMeSport: “Yes, Ugarte, right now, it’s probably the simplest decision among the ones you mentioned, because Ugarte may have the transfer window of summer because for Paris Saint-Germain he is not a very important player.
“He didn’t have an easy time part of the season at PSG, Luis Enrique didn’t use it so much so Manuel Ugarte’s concept is looking for another experience, if he has the option of going to the Premier League, he is excited. option.
“He loves Manchester United and even the Champions League for Ugarte, it’s anything he would be satisfied with. “