Man United willing to take cut price fee for Manuel Ugarte just two years after £50m transfer

Manchester United are willing to sell Manuel Ugarte for £25million this summer, talkSPORT understands.

United paid Paris Saint-Germain £50million two summers ago to make Ugarte the first signing of the INEOS era.

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The 25-year-old signed a five-year deal through to the summer of 2029, with the option of a further year.

However, Ugarte has made just 10 starts across all competitions this season.

The midfielder has also been an unused substitute for the Red Devils’ last two Premier League outings.

His exit comes ahead of a planned midfield overhaul at Old Trafford this summer.

Casemiro’s departure has already been confirmed when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, United have added Atalanta’s Ederson to their list of transfer targets, talkSPORT understands.

The Brazilian is valued at around £42million but has already agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid.

United could still secure his services, though, with a fee yet to be agreed by the Spanish giants.

As for Ugarte, the Uruguayan has made 69 appearances for the Red Devils since his arrival in 2024.

Those appearances have produced just two goals and six assists in all competitions.

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His last appearance came in the defeat to Leeds United earlier this month, with Ugarte playing the full 90 minutes.

It represented his first Premier League start since January 7, a run stretching back 10 matches.

Ugarte spent a season with PSG prior to his move to United at the start of last term.

He had previously spent two years in Portugal with Famalicao and Sporting Lisbon.

During his time with Sporting, Ugarte won the Portuguese League Cup under former United boss Ruben Amorim.

The Uruguay international is set to feature for his country at this summer’s World Cup.

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Ugarte has one goal in 35 senior international caps since making his debut aged 20 in 2021.

He was part of the side which drew with England at Wembley Stadium in March.