Manchester United transfer window: Ugarte, De Ligt, why it’s stuck

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By: Manu Tournoux

Manchester United transfer window: Ugarte, De Ligt, why it's stuck
Manchester United are struggling to complete two major transfers.

Very dynamic during this summer transfer window, Manchester United nevertheless faces two obstacles.

Indeed, the Red Devils managed to finalize the signing of Joshua Zirkzee, and that of Leny Yoro, right under the nose of Real Madrid.

Tough negotiations

However, the English club are struggling to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for Manuel Ugarte and with Bayern Munich for Matthijs De Ligt, according to Sky Germany.

The French champion is demanding 70 million euros for the Uruguayan defensive midfielder. The same is true from Germany, with the Rekordmeister not wanting to part with the Dutch defender for less than 50 million euros, in response to the 40 million euros offered by MU’s management.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.