Manchester United are closing on the signing of Manuel Ugarte after finally agreeing a fee with Paris Saint-Germain.
The Uruguay midfielder is en route to Manchester to undergo a medical, after agreeing terms with PSG for the 23-year-old's signature.
Ugarte is set to join United for an initial £42million, with a further £9million in add-ons. A formal agreement was reached between the two sides on Monday night.
Ugarte has been United's No.1 choice to add to their midfield this summer as they look for a long-term replacement for veteran anchorman Casemiro.
Sofyan Amrabat failed to impress while on loan from Fiorentina last season, and while Kobbie Mainoo has broken through into the first-team, Erik ten Hag has been desperate to add another layer of defensive protection into the heart of his side.
And while Ugarte struggled to make an impact in his debut season at PSG - having joined for £51million from Sporting Lisbon last summer - he has been United's top target, having again impressed club officials with his performances for Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay at this summer's Copa America.
And although it's fair to say Ugarte struggled with the demands of life at the Parc des Princes last term, he still made 37 appearances for Luis Enrique's side, contributing to their Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France and Trophee des Champions triumphs.
He is now set to become United's fifth signing of the summer, after the arrivals of Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee and Noussair Mazraoui.
His arrival will further hasten the departure of Scotland international Scott McTominay, who is set to join Antonio Conte's Napoli in a £30million deal.
louknostuy
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Now man united, has got a new Roy Keane defensive midfielder.
patbclmnoz
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Man United please singn Tony from branford
Chelsea leading for Toney
tiddikoptz
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United best midfielder is Scott Mc Tominay no shit
best midfielder, are you drunk... he is the Ghost in man u midfield
tiddikoptz
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the idea was to sell casamiro, Erikson not mactomminy who is still in his prime. not happy
27 in prime? what is he doing in his prime? f*ck...
Hucadlnptu
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the idea was to sell casamiro, Erikson not mactomminy who is still in his prime. not happy
At 27 Prime is 18 to 25
yoebeortz
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the idea was to sell casamiro, Erikson not mactomminy who is still in his prime. not happy
GaddafiJamal
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why they didn't sell Eriksen and leave tominay
You Can Buy Eriksen If You Want Since No Club Wants Him🤷♂️😂
juadlotuz
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Man United please singn Tony from branford
ignasiuskasire
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let him sign already and then we must add robinson from fulham and Sterling or chiesa for the right wing let Sancho go it's high time for him to regain his form away from toxic eth.
Manufreeak
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but bro who can buy Erickson now
MLS maybe
maubdkmsu
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possibly because they needed enough cash for Ugarte deal to go through, and Scott provided that with his sell than Ericksen could...possibly brother, m not sure though
but bro who can buy Erickson now
Manufreeak
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why they didn't sell Eriksen and leave tominay
possibly because they needed enough cash for Ugarte deal to go through, and Scott provided that with his sell than Ericksen could...possibly brother, m not sure though
Manufreeak
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possibly because they needed enough cash for Ugarte deal to go through, and Scott provided that with his sell than Ericksen could...possibly brother, m not sure though
yecaiklnop
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United best midfielder is Scott Mc Tominay no shit
lancdirtz
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I pray the narrative change this time around given his arrival no disrespect to the others
Bezceruyz
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welcome
bosbekmpry
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The manager is just signing players to keep them on the bench. He does not have a winning mentality . Our next game if he does not win it, he should be kicked out of the club.
Yoabcklmn
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why they didn't sell Eriksen and leave tominay
Yazmopt
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He is the only solution to the man utd midfield problem
Yazmopt
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wellcome star