According to the Athletic, Manchester United are close to completing the signing of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. Ugarte has been a top target for the Red Devils since the start of the summer transfer window. Manchester United’s fans think the Uruguayan international is the perfect replacement for Casemiro. Ugarte was a key player for Uruguay during their Copa America campaign. After being left out by Paris Saint-Germain’s manager, Luis Enrique, the midfielder is trying to sign for United. Luis Enrique prefers Fabian Ruiz and their new signing Joao Neves in the midfield position.
The arrival of Manuel Ugarte will complete the rebuild for Manchester United as will Erik Ten Hag in this transfer window. The Red Devils have already signed Lenny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs De Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui in this transfer window. The new owners of Manchester United, the INEOS group want to bring back the culture of winning at Manchester United. There is no better place than the dressing room to start the new era at Old Trafford. Erik Ten Hag managed to stay for another season after winning the FA Cup last season. Their FA Cup victory against their city rivals, Manchester City, was very important after their disappointing season.
Manchester United close their transfer business
Manchester United have a squad of over 30 players for this season. However, after a very long time, their team is full of youngsters. Manchester United also sold players like Rafa Varane to make space for youngsters. The arrival of Manuel Ugarte can see the departure of Scott McTominay to Serie-A side Napoli. The Italian club agreed to pay a fee of around €30m (£25.4m; $33.6m) for Manchester United’s midfielder. Manchester United will sign Ugarte for €50 million (£42.3 million; $55.8 million) plus a further €10 million in add-ons. These add-ons will be performance-based. Paris Saint-Germain has also included a 10 percent sell-on clause in the agreement.
Ugarte was a key player for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League group stage last season. The Uruguay international played all six games for the French club. Manchester United have considered Ugarte one of the best young midfielders in the world. The midfielder was also named in the team of the tournament in Copa America. Ugarte will be pairing with youngster Kobbie Mainoo in Manchester United’s midfield. Fans are happy with the progress the club is making under their new owners, the INEOS group. However, now the expectations are high for Erik Ten Hag.
Ten Hag’s disappointing start to the season
Manchester United had a poor preseason after losing to Liverpool. The Red Devils also lost to Manchester City in the Community Shield in the penalties after conceding a late goal by Bernardo Silva. After these losses, the fans expected the Red Devils to bounce back in the Premier League. However, it was tough to see Manchester United struggle against a newly promoted Fulham. Joshua Zirkzee managed to get a debut goal and a last-minute winner in the opening game of Manchester United. However, Manchester United lost to Brighton in their second game and conceded a late goal again.
Manchester United’s squad and tactics have not seemed to improve from the last season. The team still lacks a proper identity and is dependent on individual performances. Matthijs De Ligt dropped a disaster class against Brighton after not covering Joao Pedro for the winning goal. The youngster had a nightmare second game after a reunion with Ten Hag. United fans still want Harry Maguire as their main center-back. Ten Hag has to make a big decision for the big match against Liverpool next week. Liverpool have won all of their games until now and looking dangerous this season.
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