{"id":36804,"date":"2026-01-03T21:09:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T02:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/manchester-united-star-in-positive-talks-to-secure-move-to-euro-giants\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T21:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T02:09:13","slug":"manchester-united-star-in-positive-talks-to-secure-move-to-euro-giants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/manchester-united-star-in-positive-talks-to-secure-move-to-euro-giants\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United star in positive talks to secure move to Euro giants"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs 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potential transfer for Manuel Ugarte.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Uruguayan midfielder has struggled to impress since joining Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain, but it looks like he could be set to leave Old Trafford soon.<\/p>\n<p>At one time it looked like a promising talent and an exciting signing, but it is now clear that Ugarte is not in manager Ruben Amorim&#8217;s plans after starting just five Premier League games so far this season.<\/p>\n<p>According to Sozuk, United are currently in positive talks with Galatasaray over an initial loan deal with an option or obligation to buy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manuel_Ugarte_is_set_to_leave_Manchester_United\"><\/span>Manuel Ugarte is set to leave Manchester United<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte plays against Wolves (Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This does not seem to be a complete deal yet, but reports from Turkish media outlets suggest that things are moving in the right direction, so some compromise should be reached soon.<\/p>\n<p>This follows reports earlier this week that Galatasaray are targeting Ugarte and feel they are in a strong position for the 24-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>There were also reports that former Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira, who also plays on the Uruguayan national team, played a role in persuading Ugarte to join the club.<\/p>\n<p>It therefore appears to be a matter of when rather than if, and it is no surprise that MUFC are looking to move on from Ugarte, who lacked an impact during his time in Manchester.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Manchester_United_make_changes_to_their_midfield\"><\/span>Will Manchester United make changes to their midfield?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another player to leave United for Turkey could be Koby Mainu, according to Sabah, quoted and translated by Sport Witness, with Besiktas believed to have contacted them to inquire about a possible move for the England international.<\/p>\n<p>According to my report in the Daily Briefing, these reports come as United are also considering big-name targets to join their midfield, with Brighton&#8217;s Carlos Baleva being one of the priorities, as well as exciting Premier League talents such as Elliott Anderson and Adam Wharton.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United and Galatasaray are reportedly in positive talks regarding a potential transfer for Manuel Ugarte. 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