According to a new report from the Manchester Evening News, Premier League giants Manchester United have made significant progress in their deal to bring in Uruguayan midfielder Ugarte, and are now just one step away from reaching an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain. This news is undoubtedly an encouraging one for United fans who are eager to strengthen their midfield.
The hurdle for Manchester United to bring in Ugarte appears to have been cleared after Paris Saint-Germain officially announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder João Neves, according to reports. United manager Jens Ten Hagar has favored the 23-year-old Uruguayan international as an ideal choice to bolster his team's midfield lineup. Ugarte's excellent technique and tactical awareness shown on the field, as well as his consistent performances for the Uruguayan national team, have made him a popular target for United's reinforcements.
However, during the previous negotiation process, several offers from Manchester United were rejected by Paris Saint-Germain, mainly due to the high asking price for Ugarte from Paris. However, according to the Manchester Evening News, United did not give up and proposed a new deal: a loan with a large buyout option for Ugarte. This flexible deal can satisfy United's current urgent need for a midfielder, but also reduce the financial pressure of paying a high transfer fee at once.
Currently, Paris Saint-Germain's asking price for Ugarte is thought to reach £50 million. Although this figure is still not expensive, the loan + buyout is obviously more flexible and feasible than paying the transfer fee directly. Manchester United have said that they are willing to fully inspect Ugarte during the loan period and decide whether to exercise the buyout right based on his actual performance.
