Man United set to intensify pursuit of £50 million midfield target

July 18, 2024Ligue 1

Manchester United have already been one of this summer’s busiest clubs.

The Red Devils recently announced their capture of striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for a reported £36.5 million fee and are on the verge of completing a £42 million deal for highly-rated Lille defender Leny Yoro.

And according to recent reports, the Premier League giants aren’t done there.

After landing their top offensive and defensive targets, United’s sporting hierarchy, overseen by new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are now expected to turn their attention to a new midfielder.

Man United transfer news: Red Devils’ attention turns to Manuel Ugarte

Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has reported the next player on Ratcliffe and sporting director Dan Ashworth’s wishlist is Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte.

Manuel Ugarte is a top target for Man United.

The Uruguay International has already been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer but United are now expected to intensify their pursuit, which could, in turn, speed up exits, including Scott McTominay, who is a target for Fulham, and Casemiro, who remains heavily linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia’s Pro League.