Dutch international emerges as Ugarte alternative

July 30, 2024Ligue 1

Man United are still pushing hard to get a deal for Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte over the line.

CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of the background to the transfer have advanced that the Uruguayan player’s agents are constantly in talks with PSG directors, putting pressure on them to agree a transfer with the Red Devils.

Although the Old Trafford outfit believe they will sign the midfielder, and indeed, he has already agreed personal terms with the club on a contract until 2029, it’s understood that the club first have to sell Christian Eriksen, Scott McTominay and Casemiro.

Man United looking at Manuel Ugarte alternative

The French giants are getting closer to landing Joao Neves from Benfica, and CaughtOffside sources believe that another meeting over the course of the next couple of days could finally see that particular deal over the line.

Once PSG have tied up the loose ends there, it’s understood that they’ll be more amenable to dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s on Ugarte.

Manuel Ugarte in action for PSG

In any event, Man United are covering all bases, and CaughtOffisde sources also understand that PSV Eindhoven’s 25-year-old midfielder, Joey Veerman, is of interest.

Erik ten Hag is building a core of Dutch players at United with the help of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s funding, and a move for Veerman therefore makes sense as a viable alternative to Ugarte.