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The heat is really on now for Manchester United to sign a new midfielder this summer, with the Red Devils really stepping up their negotiations for Manuel Ugarte.
Today has seen a massive plot twist in United’s midfield plans thanks to Fulham.
Initially the Lilywhites submitted a revised bid for United midfielder Scott McTominay, valued at £25 million. The funds coming in from Fulham would have been enough to cover United’s pursuit of midfield target Sander Berge from Burnley.
Berge found his way onto United’s shortlist this summer after a range of targets became unavailable. Benfica’s Morten Hjulmand has opted to remain with the Portuguese club being appointed club captain, Youssouf Fofana is on his way to completing a move to AC Milan, and Frenkie de Jong has announced he does not want to leave Barcelona.
The Burnley star presented a great option for the Red Devils, with proven Premier League experience and for a much lower cost than Ugarte thanks to Burnley’s recent relegation to the Championship.
However, in a surprising turnaround, Fulham have pulled out of the McTominay deal and signed Berge instead, with the Norwegian and his agent travelling to London on Tuesday 20th August to complete his medical assessment.
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Unfortunately now, the only significant target United have at hand is PSG’s Manuel Ugarte, the deal for which has been stalled for a number of weeks.
However, there appears to be a new tact in how United are trying to sign the Uruguayan international.
United’s new attempt to sign Ugarte
Sports journalist, Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that United are working on a new deal for Ugarte, with the midfielder having been replaced by Joao Neves.
Romano has reported that United are now looking to complete a loan deal for the 23-year-old with and obligation to buy. Negotiations are understood to be continuing with Jorge Mendes’s tasked with leading talks with PSG.
One thing going in United’s favour is that Ugarte has already agreed personal terms and is extremely keen to move to Old Trafford this summer.
With less than two weeks left of the summer transfer window and alternatives being snapped up, United will surely now be feeling the pressure to get this deal across the line.
Understand Manchester United are working on loan with obligation to buy proposal for Manuel Ugarte.
Negotiations to continue with this formula as Jorge Mendes’s leading talks with Paris Saint-Germain.
Ugarte wants United, pushing a lot after personal terms agreed in July. pic.twitter.com/ZtiXJvGqEC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 19, 2024
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