Pocket Manchester United Transfer Information: Sancho To Leave Or Not, Ugarte Arrives.REACT Originals
The summer transfer window is now into its final few days and Manchester United are preparing to pull off a number of big deals that could change the look of their squad. And while there are less than four days to play with, the Red Devils will have a hectic period as they look to get deals over the line and make any last minute changes. Before looking at the latest news of potential outgoing and incoming players, here’s how things stand since our last update.
One Less Jadon Sancho Gone?
Jadon Sancho is a name that has dominated the summer at Old Trafford. The 24-year-old winger, who joined Manchester United with a lot of hopes associated with him has faced many ups and downs at the club. Despite making the trip to Brighton for their second Premier League fixture of the campaign, Sancho was a shock exclusion from that line-up too.
A move to Chelsea and Juventus have both been speculated, with the rumors increasing recently that he will leave. Indeed, Chelsea are reported to be contemplating a possible player-plus-cash proposal which throws another layer into the possibility of transfers. Sancho finds himself at a crossroads, and this could be the career-defining moment of his life.
Manuel Ugarte Arrives in England for Manchester United Medical
As Sancho prepares to make the move, Man Utd look set to bring in a potentially seismic new recruit. Manchester United are expected to complete the signing of highly-rated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) midfielder Manuel Ugarte on Wednesday, with a medical due imminently for the Uruguay international. The deal, which will be worth €50 million (£42.3m) plus a potential further €10 million in bonuses, is close to being finalised
Ugarte, 23, has become one of the most sought after young midfielders in Europe having impressed with his performances for Ligue One and UEFA Champions League. Ugarte may have made only 13 league appearances for PSG last term but his influence cannot be understated, especially in the Champions League group stage where he lined up from minute one on five occasions.
The Scott McTominay Saga
Ugarte is on the verge of completing his move to Old Trafford, with Scott McTominay heading out. The Scotland international has been a longstanding servant to Manchester United and is set for a £25.4 million switch to Napoli It’s said the agreement is hinged on personal terms being sorted, but it appears a switch could soon be completed.
For McTominay his departure signals the end of an era at Old Trafford, with club academy before breaking into the first team. A new lease of life in Serie A awaits at Napoli and he is sure to become a key man under Rudi Garcia.
United’s Transfers So Far
Manchester United have already signed four major players this summer at a cost of over £150 million, with these deals for Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt all broke on deadline day before Noussair Mazraoui was brought in as well. Ugarte will only increase that total further, as the MSC continues to prepare for a multiple-front charge on hardware this season.
United have targeted defensive and midfield reinforcements during this summer recruitment drive. The combative Udgete is likely to be added in his U-21 setup for depth, and given Ten Hag the much-needed options through midfield congestion.
So whats up with Manchester United now?
I think the final week of this window will be crucial to so many Manchester United supporters. All it what you want, but there’s the pre-agreed move of Ugarte coming up and that Sancho stuff is still yet to be clarified maybe add a late twist or two… 🍿👀
United, who lost 2-1 at Brighton last weekend, face a mouth-watering clash against Liverpool. Ugarte would be one that brings in fresh legs, while McTominay exits and as the squad need even more depth to challenge their rivals for top-four this season.
As ever, the transfer window is a time of intrigue and anticipation for football fans everywhere with Man Utd supporters sure to be hoping that some late business can help them gain an edge heading into what should prove another epic season in Premier League history.
