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The end of the transfer window is now in sight as we enter it’s final week, with the saga that has been the signing of Manuel Ugarte nearly at an end.
News has just broken that Jason Wilcox has flown to Paris with an undisclosed purpose that is clearly to finalise the deal for Ugarte. With only four days left for transfers to complete, the urgency to sign their key target couldn’t be more pressing.
The deal is now being reported as a permanent purchase if Scott McTominay’s move to Napoli goes to plan, generating the funds for the signing of the Uruguayan. Prior to this, it’s understood United were looking at a loan with obligation to buy in order to kick the transfer payment down the line to next summer.
However, with Ugarte’s permanent move nearly across the line, he may not be the last signing of the summer for Manchester United.
In an recent exclusive, Fabrizio Romano discussed United’s potential further dips into the transfer market.
The sports journalist claimed that United have not firmly closed the door on other transfers, saying: “In terms of other business, it will depend.”
He continued: “Maybe some player leaves, there could still be space for something last minute for Manchester United.
“Nothing 100% confirmed yet, so Man United will decide [this] week based on opportunities, but I would keep the door always open for last minute opportunities.”
The players that he’s referring to are of course Jadon Sancho and Hannibal Mejbri, with Mejbri off to Burnley to replace Sander Berge and Sancho having a range of suitors.
Earlier today it was revealed that Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have joined the clubs interested in Sancho, however front runners are still Juventus and Chelsea.
It’s unlikely that United will look for replacements for these two, with neither featuring in the Red Devils’ two opening Premier League games, however, no-one can ever truly predict the last minute deals on deadline day.
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