Man United Wants Ugarte, Who Missed PSG Opener

Manuel Ugarte will not feature for Paris Saint-Germain in their Ligue 1 opener against Le Havre, as speculation mounts regarding his potential transfer to Manchester United. The 23-year-old Uruguayan midfielder has emerged as a top target for United, with manager Erik ten Hag eager to enhance his squad after securing three defenders and a new striker this summer. Reports indicate that PSG is open to selling Ugarte, but their asking price of £52 million—matching the fee they paid Sporting Lisbon for his services last July—exceeds what United is willing to offer. Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed Ugarte's omission from PSG's squad and noted the player's desire to join Old Trafford promptly, although the transfer hinges on PSG reducing their financial demands. Ugarte had a productive season with PSG, making 37 appearances across all competitions after his transfer from Sporting. Prior to joining PSG, he had a successful two-year stint at Sporting, where he played 85 matches. Chelsea had also shown interest in signing him before PSG secured the deal. On the international stage, Ugarte has earned 22 caps for Uruguay, recently participating in the Copa America, where he played alongside Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri. Uruguay finished third in the tournament, overcoming Canada in a penalty shootout after a semi-final loss to Colombia.