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Mail: The four clubs most likely to sign Ā£42m Man Utd āengineā amid Premier League interest
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Manuel Ugarte is likely to leave Manchester United this summer despite having three years left on his contract. The midfielder, signed for Ā£42 million, has not met expectations during his time at the club.
Mail: The four clubs most likely to sign Ā£42m Man Utd āengineā amid Premier League interest
Manuel Ugarte could well have his pick of the bunch when he departs Manchester United this summer.
Despite the midfielder having three years remaining on his deal following his Ā£42 million (Ā£50.5m including add-ons) switch in August 2024, itās expected he will be sold in the upcoming window after failing to impress in the two seasons heās spent in M16.
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Monday nightās defeat to Leeds United only highlighted why heās set to be transfer-listed, as Ugarte oversaw a particularly shoddy showing in his first start under Michael Carrick.
He was only recalled to the XI due to Kobbie Mainoo being ruled out with a minor injury, and proceeded to continue a dismal streak of winning only one game (against Newcastle United on Boxing Day) in the 10 starts heās made this term.
Hailed as a āmidfield engineā by his national teamās official X/Twitter account, the newly-turned 25-year-old may have to wait until Uruguayās World Cup campaign comes to an end before he finalises his next club.
Where might Ugarte end up ahead of 2026/2027?
In regard to the options he might have, Ugarte has, surprisingly, been linked with Newcastle United in recent weeks, with the Magpies seemingly preparing for Sandro Tonaliās departure.
However, MailSport has sought to squash the speculation, instead listing a quartet of more likely suitors for the former Sporting CP man, those being Ajax, Galatasaray, Napoli and Juventus.
It remains to be seen what kind of fee INEOS would demand, especially given itās now public knowledge that theyāre pretty desperate to get rid of him and reinvest the funds on a replacement.
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Q&A
Which clubs are interested in signing Manuel Ugarte from Manchester United?
Several clubs are reportedly interested in signing Manuel Ugarte, though specific names have not been disclosed.
Why is Manchester United considering selling Manuel Ugarte?
Manchester United is considering selling Manuel Ugarte due to his underwhelming performance over the past two seasons.
What was the transfer fee for Manuel Ugarte when he joined Manchester United?
Manuel Ugarte was signed by Manchester United for Ā£42 million, which could rise to Ā£50.5 million with add-ons.
