Reportedly, it is “Big shock” If Manuel Ugarte was still a Manchester United player by the end of the transfer window.
According to it BBC Sport’s Simon Stonehe added, has an overwhelming presence. “lack of faith” The 25-year-old has spent two seasons with the M16.
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Manuel Ugarte heads for the Old Trafford exit
It remains to be seen how much money the Red Devils will demand for Ugarte, who they initially paid £42 million to sign from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2024.
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His arrival comes just before Scott McTominay could easily leave, but if you ask the United faithful, the majority would have preferred to keep the Scot instead.
However, INEOS admit defeat that Ugarte simply does not have what it takes to start every week in the Premier League, so they are actively looking for suitors who might be willing to let him go.
Marcelo Bielsa’s squad includes an unfavorable red, so any potential deal is likely to have to wait until Uruguay finishes their World Cup campaign.
Why United are pushing Ugarte offload
By the end of 2025/2026, it was clear that even Michael Carrick had deemed Ugarte unsuitable.
| Appearance | begins | Unused | Play time (minutes) |
| 7 | 1 | 9 | 155 |
Ugarte’s record under Carrick (transfer market)
Ugarte oversaw a disastrous display in the center of the park after an injury to Coby Mainu meant he was forced to start in the home game against Leeds United in April.
The Reds suffered a shocking 2-1 loss to their arch-rivals and the Montevideo native did not play a single minute for the rest of the season.
Still, his age and experience would make him an ideal target for several European clubs.
It was recently reported that Galatasaray were targeting him, with Ajax also inquiring about the possibility of signing Ugarte in January.
