Winners and losers of Ugarte joining Man Utd

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Winners and losers of Manuel Ugarte joining Man Utd

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Manchester United are closing in on finalising a deal for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte.

The Uruguay international has been Man Utdā€™s primary midfield target for the past few months and a loan deal with an obligation to buy has now emerged as a distinct possibility.

Ugarte, 23, is not in Luis Enriqueā€™s plans at PSG, following the arrival of Joao Neves from Benfica, and he is close to sealing a move to Old Trafford.

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A transfer fee has not yet been agreed, so the deal is certainly not done, although there is optimism that an agreement will be reached.

If Ugarte does join Man Utd, who will be the winners and losers from the move?

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Winner ā€“ Luis Enrique

Enriqueā€™s style of play simply doesnā€™t suit Ugarteā€™s all-action attributes and his debut season at the Parc des Princes saw him drop out of the starting XI in 2024.

With Neves arriving and Ugarte on his way out, Enrique has been provided with the perfect midfield swap and it should allow him to enjoy a successful second season in Paris.

Loser ā€“ Casemiro

Ugarteā€™s imminent arrival at Man Utd is set to signal the end of Casemiroā€™s time as a guaranteed starter at Old Trafford.

Although the Brazilianā€™s form appears to have improved after a dismal 2023-24 campaign, Ugarte is not arriving to play back-up and he will displace Casemiro if he joins. As a result, the ex-Real Madrid star may be restricted to late cameos in the Premier League.

Casemiro, Man Utd
Ā© IMAGO ā€“ Casemiro, Man Utd

Winner ā€“ Kobbie Mainoo

Kobbie Mainoo shone during his first season in Man Utdā€™s senior team and his form earned him a call-up for Englandā€™s Euro 2024 squad.

However, he certainly suffered next to Casemiro last campaign, with the Brazilianā€™s lack of speed ensuring Mainoo was sometimes over-exposed in the middle of the park.

Ugarte, and his aggressive defensive style of play, will aid the Englishman and enable Mainoo to display his ability in the final-third.

Loser ā€“ Scott McTominay

Scott McTominay is set to drop even further down the Man Utd pecking order due to Ugarteā€™s potential arrival.

Fulham were interested in signing the Scotland international, but they have now signed Sander Berge, meaning McTominay may be unable to seal an Old Trafford exit this summer.

Therefore, he could be destined for a season of very little game time.

Winner ā€“ Joao Neves

PSGā€™s big-money signing Joao Neves will be given a starring role at the Parc des Princes thanks to Ugarteā€™s departure.

Although Enrique would have favoured the Portuguese midfielder anyway, he may well have been pressured to utilise Ugarte in order to maintain his transfer value.

That wonā€™t be the case if he joins Man Utd, and Neves will benefit.

Joao Neves has joined PSG
Ā© IMAGO ā€“ Joao Neves has joined PSG

Loser ā€“ Ivan Toney

Ivan Toney wants to leave Brentford and he looks set to depart the club before the summer transfer closes at the end of August.

However, with Man Utd signing Ugarte, they are unlikely to have the budget to purchase Toney too, meaning the England international may be forced to move to the Saudi Pro League.

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