Man United open talks to sign €35m-rated Brazilian midfielder after Manuel Ugarte’s second bid not accepted -Report

Man United open talks to sign €35m-rated Brazilian midfielder after Manuel Ugarte’s second bid not accepted -Report

Manchester United have made contact with the representatives of Fluminense midfielder Andre, as per reports.

In order to revitalize their midfield this summer, United is reportedly preferring to sign Manuel Ugarte, with the Uruguayan star reportedly pressing for a transfer to Old Trafford.

The Red Devils and Paris Saint-Germain haven’t been able to come to an understanding about the player’s transfer fee, though, despite their constant talks.

According to a story that was recently conveyed by The Peoples Person, PSG is not willing to ease United’s situation and will only allow Ugarte to leave if their €60 million demand is fulfilled.

In the midst of this, TNT Sports (via Sport Witness) revealed that United is interested in signing Andre, a defensive midfielder from South America.

The report states that United as well as their Premier League opponents Wolverhampton Wanderers have “carried out negotiations” with the Brazilian midfielder’s agent.

However, both clubs are yet to send an offer to Fluminense for the 23-year-old.

It is understood Andre “wants to leave” the Brazilian outfit this summer, and their outing against Grêmio this week may have been his final game for his boyhood club, who allegedly need to sell him to raise funds.

Fulham have been previously linked with the midfielder, who is thought to be valued around €35m by Fluminense.

It remains unclear if United view Andre as Ugarte’s alternative or if the reported pursuit is independent of their move for the PSG player.

As far as Erik ten Hag’s counter-pressing setup is concerned the Uruguay international appears to be a better suited number six than the Brazilian talent.

Akin to a young Casemiro, Ugarte is incredible at recovering possession and covering the ground. Meanwhile, Andre is more suited to a possession-based system due to his impressive technical ability