According to Caught Offside, Galatasaray are pushing to get a deal in place for Manuel Ugarte ahead of the January window. The Turkish giants have a loan move in mind with an attractive purchase option at the end of it, as the Uruguayan midfielder is currently being considered dispensable at Old Trafford.
Manuel Ugarte is not seen as a successful signing for Manchester United despite their near-€50 million outlay on the Uruguayan during the summer of 2024. Neither has he managed to establish himself as a key starter, nor shown enough poise to become a player that can be trusted with the team’s midfield.
Under Ruben Amorim, he has steadily regressed in stature, as he’s probably the fourth-choice midfielder in the current scheme of things. His qualities, though, could prove useful for other teams, as there’s interest growing in the market. OGC Nice enquired about his signature ahead of January, but the Uruguayan seems disinterested in a move to the French club.
Lyon are also keen, although it is Galatasaray who are pushing the hardest to convince the 24-year-old Manchester United midfielder to make a move to Istanbul in January. The report states that compatriot Lucas Torreira has already spoken to Ugarte over a potential move, as the Turkish giants are now eager to explore a move.
Galatasaray feels the presence of a player like Ugarte in their midfield would help their cause for the Turkish league title as well as progress in the Champions League. The continental competition is also seen as a plus point in their deal for the 24-year-old Manchester United midfielder.
Manchester United are ready to consider offers for Ugarte, as a move to Turkey could be something the midfielder might consider. While a switch of this sort does take away the gloss of competing in one of the top five European leagues, Istanbul is proving to be a thriving place for some of the top footballers around.
Galatasaray plot a loan move with a purchase option, while devising a plan to convince Manchester United over salary sharing. The report states the probability of a €20 million purchase option at the end of the deal, which might be exceedingly low for the Red Devils, considering how much they invested when signing the Uruguayan.
