Report: Manchester United Set to Sign Desperate Superstar

Manchester United have been incredibly active this summer, but it appears that their most vital signing is on the brink of being finalized.

The Red Devils began business with Joshua Zirkzee, who scored the first goal of the Premier League season off the bench last week against Fulham. Leny Yoro was next through the door before Bayern Munich pair, Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs De Ligt.

But perhaps the most critical signing could be next. With one particular superstar said to be keen on a move, United could have finalised their squad in the coming days.

Transfer journalists Ben Jacobs and Fabrizio Romano have both confirmed that Manuel Ugarte is close to a move. Both have affirmed that Manchester United will sign the player on a loan deal with an obligation to purchase next summer.

Ugarte only signed for Paris Saint-Germain last summer from Sporting. With Vitinha favoured in the centre of the park, however, the Uruguayan has found life in French football difficult – and now, PSG have signed Joao Neves for further competition in midfield.

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Both Romano and Jacobs have also confirmed that Ugarte agreed terms with United over a move earlier this summer, as widely reported. PSG were said at the time to be demanding more than the Red Devils wanted to pay – leading to this new deal structure.

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FourFourTwo confirmed three weeks ago that United could return for Ugarte after pursuing other options. The 23-year-old has been one of the club's priority targets since the start of the transfer window and with PSG heavily stacked in central midfield, the Ligue 1 champions have had to address the balance. 

United have been linked with Youssouf Fofana, Sander Berge and Sofyan Amrabat since the start of the transfer window. Fofana and Berge are seemingly off to Milan and Fulham respectively, however.

Ugarte is valued at €45 million. His contract expires in 2028. 

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