Truth Revealed: Why PSG are willing to sell Manuel Ugarte to Man Utd at all cost
French football expert Jonathan Johnson provided insights into the Manuel Ugarte transfer to Manchester United in his latest Daily Briefing column for CaughtOffside.
According to Caughtoffside, Ugarte, the Uruguayan international, has shown flashes of brilliance but struggled to find consistent form at PSG, eventually falling out of favor with Luis Enrique before being allowed to leave the club. Johnson believes Ugarte will thrive in the Premier League due to his athleticism and work ethic in the defensive midfield role.
While Ugarte’s profile did not align well with Enrique’s tactical preferences at PSG, Johnson anticipates that PSG may regret letting him go. A future manager might view the squad differently and find value in Ugarte’s qualities.
Johnson commented: “Manuel Ugarte to Manchester United is now very close, and this was a priority for PSG as one of their key departures from the start of the transfer window. It’s also been a priority for Manchester United, given his position and profile,” he said.
“This move seems to suit all parties. Since Luis Enrique’s arrival at PSG, it has been clear there isn’t much room for Ugarte or players of his type. However, Ugarte has proven to be a player of significant quality.”
Johnson noted that Ugarte has demonstrated his best form with the Uruguay national team and occasionally with PSG, emphasizing his role as a traditional defensive midfielder with the physical ability to cover ground effectively. He could be a long-term successor to someone like Casemiro at United.
“I think Ugarte’s profile is well-suited to the Premier League, and he will relish the physical demands of English football. He is well-prepared for this league due to his fitness and playing style,” Johnson added.
He questioned why PSG is letting Ugarte go, suggesting that while Enrique’s current midfield setup with players like new signing Joao Neves may not miss Ugarte immediately, a future managerial change could prompt PSG to reconsider their decision.
“Enrique is building his own team with his preferred style, but given the frequent changes in management, PSG might eventually wonder if keeping Ugarte or loaning him with an option to buy would have been beneficial if a new manager had a different vision.”
Johnson concluded that PSG is content with the deal, which should see Ugarte join Manchester United before the transfer window closes. Ugarte is expected to embrace this new opportunity, making it a mutually beneficial arrangement for all involved.
GOAL rounds up all the completed Manchester United transfers in the 2024-25 season so far.
The air around Old Trafford is thick with excitement as the 2024-25 season has kicked off. Manchester United fans are buzzing with excitement, eager to see how their revamped squad will perform under the guidance of Erik ten Hag.
Following a mixed bag of results last season, the Red Devils are determined to make their mark in both domestic and European competitions. The summer transfer window has seen a flurry of activity among Premier League clubs, and the club will be looking to bolster their ranks before the window shuts.
With only a few days left to go in the summer transfer window, GOAL has got you covered with all the completed Manchester United transfers in the ongoing 2024-25 season, below.
New signings summer window
Leny Yoro Manchester United 2024-25
A defensive overhaul has been high on the agenda at Old Trafford this year. The double signings of centre-back Matthijs de Ligt and full-back Noussair Mazraoui in a reported £60 million ($70m) raid of Bayern Munich and Leny Yoro’s switch from Lille in a £58 million ($75m) move makes that pretty evident.
Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee arrives from Bologna with a burgeoning reputation and will be a welcome addition to the Red Devils’ attacking arsenal.
Player
Nationality
Previous club
Fee
Leny Yoro France Lille £52m
Matthijs de Ligt Netherlands Bayern Munich £45m
Joshua Zirkzee Netherlands Bologna £36m
Noussair Mazraoui Morocco Bayern Munich £15m
Departures summer window
Mason-Greenwood
Manchester United’s summer transfer window has not only seen the arrival of new faces but also the departure of several players.
Mason Greenwood’s move to Olympique Marseille, alongside Willy Kambwala’s transfer to Villarreal, marks the exit of two young talents seeking more playing time and opportunities to develop.
The departures of Alvaro Carreras to Benfica and Donny van de Beek to Girona further reshape the squad.
Raphael Varane, Anthony Martial, Shola Shoretire and Brandon Williams have all departed to make way for new additions. Sofyan Amrabat’s loan spell also came to an end. Aaron Wan-Bissaka also left the club in a £15 million ($20m) move to West Ham United after five years at Old Trafford.
Player
Nationality
New club
Fee
Mason Greenwood England Marseille £26m
Aaron Wan-Bissaka England West Ham United £15m
Willy Kambwala France Villarreal £10m
Alvaro Carreras Spain Benfica £6m
Donny van de Beek Netherlands Girona £500k
Raphael Varane France Como Free agent
Anthony Martial France Free agent Free agent
Shola Shoretire England Free agent Free agent
Brandon Williams England Free agent Free agent
Sofyan Amrabat Morocco Fiorentina End of loan
Omari Forson England Monza Free transfer
John Hugill England Wigan Athletic Loan
Charlie McNeill England Sheffield Wednesday Free transfer
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