He Manchester Utd has joined the bid to gain the services of Manuel Ugarte, the talented midfielder of Sporting Lisbon, in the next transfer market. The Uruguayan player, considered one of the most promising jewels in his position, has aroused the interest of teams like PSG and Chelsea, and now Manchester United has joined the list, as reported by the newspaper ‘A Bola’.
The Red Devils are looking to strengthen their midfield for next season, in which they will compete again in the Champions League after several years of absence. Under the direction of Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United sees in Ugarte a key piece to provide consistency to the midfield.
Manchester United gets into the bid for Manuel Ugarte
The versatile 22-year-old has been a key figure for Sporting Lisbon, which has finished fourth in the Portuguese league. In total, the Uruguay international has made 31 league appearances for Sporting, six more than the previous season. In his second season with the Verdiblanco club, Ugarte has shown that he is ready to embark on a bigger adventure in Europe.
As for the transfer figures, it is estimated that they would be around 60 million euros, of which the Portuguese Famalicao, who still owns 30 percent of the player’s rights, would receive a part.
Competition to sign Manuel Ugarte will be intense, as big-name teams like PSG and Chelsea have also shown interest in the Uruguayan midfielder. However, Manchester United have the attraction of playing in the Champions League again, which could tip the scales in their favor.
The transfer market promises to be exciting this summer, and the bid for Manuel Ugarte is just one example of this. Manchester United fans will be eager to see if the club can secure the signing of this talented midfielder and how his arrival can strengthen the team as they return to Europe’s elite.
