Manuel Ugarte to Man United transfer latest amid bid 'rejected', Chelsea move and PSG stance
27.06.2024 - 11:27
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Manuel Ugarte is the latest player Manchester United have shown interest in this summer.
Ugarte, 23, only signed for Paris Saint-Germain last summer, signing a five-year contract. But barely 12 months later, the Uruguay international is being linked with a move away from the French capital.
The MEN understands that United want a new midfielder during this transfer window after identifying it as one of three priority positions to strengthen, with the other being a central defender and a centre-forward. Here is a comprehensive round-up of all the latest reports and rumours about Ugarte potentially moving to Old Trafford.
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L'Equipe reported on Tuesday that PSG have turned down an offer from United. The exact figure remains unclear but is said to have been deemed insufficient by the Parisian club.
However, the reports state that negotiations did not end there and were not considered closed. An unnamed club from England, plus two Italian teams and one from Germany, are also credited with showing interest in the player.
Chelsea came close to signing Ugarte from Sporting last summer before being gazumped by PSG. The west London club subsequently signed Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Hove Albion for more than double Ugarte's £52 million release clause.
Hours after the initial reports from France, the Telegraph contested some of the claims made. They reported that United insist only exploratory discussions have happened while they consider whether to formalise their interest.
But, citing PSG sources, it is claimed that they turned down a bid well below the