Manchester United Await Update on Manuel Ugarte After Uruguay World Cup Loss to Spain

uk reported. Ugarte, 25, twisted awkwardly while attempting a tackle in the build-up to Spain's winning goal. Ugarte had started the match knowing he was likely to be in the shop window this summer as United prioritised revamping their midfield.

The £50.8m arrival from Paris St-Germain in 2024 has not featured for a single minute since starting the home Premier League defeat by Leeds on 13 April. United have already agreed a £35m deal for Atalanta's Ederson, 26. Plans for the Brazilian to complete a medical before pre-season training on 9 July were scrapped after he received a late call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad, with the medical now scheduled after Brazil's campaign and a mandatory three-week rest period.

United had been in discussions with Nottingham Forest over Elliot Anderson but withdrew because of the transfer fee and wages required. The club have held talks with West Ham over Portugal international Mateus Fernandes, though Tottenham are also interested in the player. United had a bid for Brighton's Carlos Baleba turned down last summer.