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Manchester United are looking to reinforce the defensive midfield position this summer following Brazilian star Casemiro’s indifferent performances last season. One name heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford is Manuel Ugarte.
The Red Devils had already submitted an official offer for the Uruguayan international and were getting closer to wrapping up a deal for the £45m-rated PSG star. However, as the English club look to iron out the fine print, Antonio Conte’s Napoli have emerged as potential suitors.
PSG want to sign Napoli superstar, Victor Osimhen, but are trying to bring down his €130m release clause by offering players on a swap deal.
Italian outlet La Gazzetta Dello Sport have revealed that PSG proposed offering Nordi Mukiele and Carlos Soler to the Serie A club which wasn’t entertained. Instead, GdS claim Napoli want Ugarte, but he seems ‘close’ to joining Man Utd.
Another Italian publication Corriere dello Sport back up the claim revealing PSG need to make room to sign Luis Campos’ favourite, Osimhen.
The Ligue 1 club are willing to offer Randal Kolo Muani, Soler and Mukiele but Napoli want Ugarte or Kang-in Lee. CorSport add that the former is ‘promised’ to Manchester United whilst PSG won’t sell the latter.
The South American play breaker was on international duty with Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay in the recently concluded Copa America in which they finished third. He started all six matches in the tournament and controlled the game exceptionally from the base of midfield.
Man Utd need a profile like the 23-year-old’s to partner with Kobbie Mainoo in the center of the park. Luis Enrique doesn’t seem to fancy the former Sporting midfielder and this presents the Red Devils with the perfect opportunity to snap him up.
£45m for Ugarte will look like a bargain, should he live up to his potential and let’s hope we can get this deal over the line soon.
