Manchester United has recently come to terms with Paris Saint-Germain on a deal that involves midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The agreement includes an initial £42 million ($55.5m) with a further £8m in potential add-ons. Ugarte is scheduled to travel to Manchester for a medical examination and to finalize his transfer to the club. If all goes as planned, the 23-year-old could potentially make his debut against Liverpool at Old Trafford, pending international clearance. This acquisition has significantly boosted United’s spending for this transfer window, surpassing the £180m mark.
In hopes of recouping some of the funds spent on Ugarte, Manchester United is looking to part ways with Scott McTominay, who has been offered a £25m deal to join Napoli. McTominay has been granted permission to negotiate personal terms with the Italian club and might undergo a medical examination as soon as Tuesday. Additionally, midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is set to join Burnley after completing a medical assessment on Monday, while the club is working on offloading defender Victor Lindelöf, despite challenges posed by a recent toe injury.
Sources have indicated that Ugarte expressed a strong desire to make a transfer to Manchester United, leading to his exclusion from PSG’s recent Ligue 1 matches against Le Havre and Montpellier. Having previously played 37 games across all competitions for PSG, Ugarte’s move to United marks an exciting new chapter in his career. The club is also evaluating offers for winger Jadon Sancho, with interest from Juventus and Chelsea, signaling the possibility of further changes before the transfer deadline.
Through strategic negotiations and player acquisitions, Manchester United is asserting its ambition to strengthen the team and compete at the highest levels of football. The club’s proactive approach to transfers underscores a commitment to enhancing the squad’s depth and quality, ensuring that they remain competitive in domestic and international competitions. As the transfer window progresses, fans can anticipate more updates on incoming and outgoing players, shaping the future outlook of Manchester United’s roster for the upcoming season.