Man United close to third summer signing as €70m-rated PSG star agrees to join Erik Ten Hag’s team after sending a transfer message

Man United close to third summer signing as €70m-rated PSG star agrees to join Erik Ten Hag’s team after sending a transfer message

Manuel Ugarte has told Paris Saint-Germain that he is intent on joining Manchester United this summer, according to reports in France.

After completing a €42.5 million (£36.5 million) deal for Joshua Zirkzee last week, Manchester United completed two new acquisitions this month when they agreed to a £52 million agreement with Lille for 18-year-old center-back Leny Yoro on Thursday.

Ugarte has emerged as United’s primary target as they look to bolster Erik ten Hag’s team with the addition of a new central midfield player.

It is believed that United and the Uruguayan international have reached a personal agreement. Despite the lack of Champions League play, the international wants to transfer to Old Trafford.

According to reports this week, United cannot satisfy PSG’s demand for Ugarte unless they sell additional players, and PSG is reportedly holding out for a sum of €70 million (£58.9 million).

But according to FootMercato, a deal between PSG and Man United is now close.

The report adds that Ugarte has also ‘warned’ PSG that United is his first-choice destination and has ruled out a move to another club.

Ugarte was signed by PSG from Portuguese side Sporting last year in a deal worth €60 million (£51.1m).

The 23-year-old started 27 games in all competitions for PSG last season but was left on the bench by Luis Enrique for both legs of their Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund.

When asked if he wanted to stay at PSG during an interview with Prime Video in May, Ugarte said: ‘I hope so, I’d love to stay here. We will see what’s going to happen.’

Ugarte is currently on holiday after Uruguay reached the semi final of the Copa America earlier this month