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Manchester United Close in on £50m Transfer for PSG Midfielder Manuel Ugarte

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Manchester United are on the verge of signing 23-year-old PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte for a reported £50.7m fee, with the player set to undergo a medical as part of the move. The deal, which is understood to be worth an initial £50m with a possible additional £10m in add-ons, would bring United's summer spending to around £200m. This comes as the club continues to strengthen their squad, following the signings of centre-backs Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt, full-back Noussair Mazraoui, and forward Joshua Zirkzee.

Key Takeaways:

  • Manchester United have agreed a £50.7m deal to sign PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte, with the player set to undergo a medical.
  • The transfer would bring United's summer spending to around £200m, following the signings of several high-profile players.
  • Ugarte, 23, is seen as one of the best young midfielders in the game and will bring significant quality to United's midfield.
  • The signing of Ugarte would mean that United have strengthened every outfield department of their side.
  • The transfer is partly funded by the sale of Scott McTominay to Napoli, with the Scotland international set to complete a £25m move to the Serie A side.
  • McTominay had been associated with United for 22 years, joining the club's youth programme at the age of five.
  • Arsenal have completed the signing of Spain midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for an initial £28.4m with a further £4.2m in add-ons.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta has hailed Merino as a significant signing, bringing huge quality with his experience and versatility.

Statistics:

  • Manchester United have agreed to pay an initial £50.7m for Manuel Ugarte, with a possible additional £10m in add-ons.
  • United's summer spending is now around £200m, following the signings of several high-profile players.
  • Scott McTominay is set to complete a £25m move to Napoli.
  • Arsenal have signed Mikel Merino for an initial £28.4m with a further £4.2m in add-ons.

Sources:

  • United close in on £50m transfer for PSG midfielder (Planet Sports, no date)
  • Arsenal complete deal for Mikel Merino (PA, no date)

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