Football News Update: Man Utd Pushing for Signing of PSG Midfielder Ugarte
In the latest football transfer news, Manchester United are reportedly “pushing” to complete a deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, with talks currently underway. This comes as the Red Devils are also closing in on the signings of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee and Bayern Munich defender Matthijs De Ligt.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the double signing of Zirkzee and De Ligt is “almost done” as Erik ten Hag brings two more compatriots to Old Trafford. Sport 1 journalist Christopher Michel has also confirmed that a move for De Ligt is “taking shape,” and Manchester United are “very confident that it will be able to largely finalize the transfer this week,” though the “medical check may not take place until later” due to the player’s participation in Euro 2024.
Furthermore, Michel has disclosed that Manchester United are now “pushing” to land PSG midfielder Ugarte, with the main stumbling block currently the potential transfer fee. The journalist reported on X: “News Ugarte: #MUFC are now also pushing for this transfer. #PSG would like the 60 million euros previously paid, Manchester think a price of 42 million euros is realistic. The teams will probably meet in the middle, MUFC are optimistic.”
“The Red Devils have recently finalized a deal for Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth, and now the transfer business at Old Trafford seems to have taken off. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes Ashworth’s appointment means the club will no longer “panic in the transfer window” and that they will be “quite measured” in their approach, ensuring “better advice” and “more experience” for Erik ten Hag.”
As the football world eagerly anticipates the upcoming Euro 2024, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and Women’s World Cup, Manchester United’s early summer signings will be crucial in their efforts to challenge for trophies on multiple fronts, including the Premier League, EFL Cup, EFL Championship, EFL One, EFL Two, and FA Cup.
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