As the transfer window gradually closes, Manchester United's transfer strategy is becoming clearer. According to journalist Rich Fay, Ugarte's transfer is back on United's agenda, while Paris Saint-Germain are eager to sell the midfielder before the transfer deadline, providing United with an opportunity to negotiate.
On one hand, Paris Saint-Germain may lower their asking price for Ugarte or consider loaning him out to ease the team's financial burden. On the other hand, United are also looking for a suitable replacement, and Ugarte is undoubtedly one of the ideal candidates in their minds. It is rumored that United may even offer Sancho as part of the deal as a way to bring Ugarte on board. However, Sancho's loan transfer links with Paris Saint-Germain also mean that United may not be able to secure enough money to sign Ugarte's direct replacement straight away.
In addition to strengthening the midfield position, Manchester United is also facing a serious vacancy at left back. With Luke Shaw re-injured, United are in dire need of a "fire-fighting" defender to fill the void. Marcos Alonso has become one of United's considerations, and they may take a move similar to last year's loan of Regillon, bringing in the experienced defender on a short-term loan. Of course, United are also looking at other free agent and loanable defender options to ensure that they have enough depth at the left back position.
In addition, Manchester United are also considering bringing in an attacker to boost the team's offense. However, due to limited funds, they may need to sell players such as Sancho first to raise funds. At the moment, the situation does not look promising as Sancho's transfer may not bring enough money for United to sign a direct replacement.
In the last two weeks of the transfer window, Manchester United will prioritize adding a midfielder and a left back. At the same time, they are also keeping a close eye on potential targets in other positions to ensure that the overall strength of the team is further enhanced. Despite the many challenges and uncertainties, the United management and coaching staff are actively working hard to achieve more results in the transfer market.
