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Manchester United have now reportedly abandoned their deal for Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte.
The Red Devils have been pursuing the midfielder for some time now in a bid to strengthen the middle of the park alongside breakthrough star Kobbie Mainoo.
United did manage to reach an agreement on terms with the centre-midfielder, hoping reach a deal with the Ligue 1 side.
Ultimately, United were not willing to pay the €60 million for the Uruguay international, with the Red Devils offering €35 million as their highest offer.
United were set for a loan deal for the midfielder, with PSG including an obligation t buy, but the Premier League club were still not happy with the high valuation of the star.
Recently The Athletic have reported that United are now looking at alternatives to Ugarte to sign this summer.
United’s two Ugarte alternatives
Now, United are looking to two alternatives that could strengthen the midfield at Old Trafford.
Ben Jacobs has recently reported that United are now looking at Wolverhampton Wanderers star Joao Gomes and Fluminense midfielder Andre.
Gomes arrived at Wolves last summer for €18.7 million from Brazilian side Flamengo. While with Flamengo, Gomes won all possible trophies, lifting the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A league title, the Copa Do Brasil, the Supercopa Rei, and the Copa Libertadores.
Now at Wolves, Gomes has become an essential member of the squad, playing 49 games across all competitions, even getting eight call ups to the Brazil national squad.
Andre on the other hand is still playing in Brazil, having come through the Fluminense youth academy into the senior squad.
The defensive midfielder has played a total of 191 games for the club, grabbing four goals and four assists, helping the club secure the Copa Libertadores in 2023 and the Recopa Sudamericana final.
Ultimately, Gomes has a proven experience in the Premier League, however Wolves’ price tag of £60 million may prove too high for United who are showing this transfer season they are not overspending on their targets.
Andre’s price of €35 million matches their offer for Ugarte, so may be seen as much more possible for the Red Devils.
PSG have always wanted €60m for Manuel Ugarte, as previously revealed.
Club still in no rush to sell despite the arrival of João Neves and believe there are still multiple suitors. Manchester United’s highest verbal offer was around €35m. Big gulf in valuation. Bayern and… pic.twitter.com/Z9wQ0XQKl2
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 5, 2024
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