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Manuel Ugarteās move to Galatasaray depends on key Man United demand
Manuel Ugarte has given his green light to Galatasaray as the Turkish giant looks to strike a deal with Manchester United, according to a new report.
INEOS are prepared to admit their mistake with Ugarte after yet another abject season in a red shirt.
Signed from Paris Saint-Germain for Ā£50.7 million in 2024, the 25-year-old enforcer was intended to be the long-term successor to Casemiro at the heart of Unitedās midfield.
But a complete absence of technical quality has been horribly exposed by the physicality of Premier League football, with Ugarte unable to impose himself on matches. This leaves the Uruguay international as a liability on the ball and ineffective without it ā a damning indictment on the hierarchyās decision to invest such a sum to secure him, considering how desperate Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique was to be rid.
While there is some competition from the misfiring Joshua Zirkzee, Ugarte is comfortably the worst signing of the INEOS era.
Itās little wonder the Red Devils are prepared to sell this summer if a suitable offer arrives for the midfielder. The plan is to sign at least two new options, with a third arriving if Ugarteās departure is sealed.
Manuel Ugarte has agreed to join Galatasaray, but the transfer depends on a specific demand from Manchester United.
INEOS is acknowledging their mistake with Ugarte due to his poor performance during the season with Manchester United.
The exact demand from Manchester United regarding Ugarte's transfer has not been specified, but it is crucial for the deal to proceed.
Manuel Ugarte has had an abject season at Manchester United, leading to INEOS's admission of a mistake regarding his acquisition.

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There is interest from Italy in the Montevideo native, while a number of clubs in England are also understood to be keeping tabs. But it is Galatasaray who are leading the charge after making contact in January to assess the viability of a deal.
Turkish outlet Fanatik reveals the Süper Lig champions, who retained their title for the fourth successive year on the weekend, have ārenewed negotiationsā to sign Ugarte. The Lions have ābegun exploring the possibility of an agreementā after the player āgave the green lightā to a switch to Istanbul.
āGalatasaray officials have encountered no problems in their discussions with the 25-year-old player and are now waiting for United to determine the transfer fee. If the demand is too high, a loan deal will also be considered,ā the report states.
Well-placed sources at the RAMS Stadium indicate a move for Ugarte āseems to be the closest to completionā out of the various targets Galatasaray want to sign.
United need to sell Ugarte for a minimum fee of £25 million to avoid incurring a negative PSR hit. And while Galatasaray have cash to burn, it remains to be seen whether they are willing to stump up this amount for a player so desperately out of form with no long-term future at Old Trafford.
A more likely scenario may be a loan with an obligation clause, such as the one agreed with Napoli for Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund last year that is set to pay dividends this summer. This would allow United to avoid a loss, while helping Galatasaray spread their funds more evenly.
Either way, fans will be celebrating the exit of one of the clubās worst signings in recent memory, especially if it helps funds an upgrade to arrive in his place ā such as Brazilian dynamo Ederson from Atalanta.
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