Manuel Ugarte remains Manchester United’s “dream” midfield target this
summer as a report reveals a Nottingham Forest star has emerged as an alternative.
United have already spent around £90m to sign Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro from Bologna and Lille respectively, and
are closing in on their third and fourth signings as Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui near moves from Bayern Munich for around £60m.
The Red Devils are now expected to turn their attention to the midfield and a new partner for academy star Kobbie Mainoo.
Paris Saint-Germain star Manuel Ugarte was their top target at the start of the window but the Ligue 1 side’s £51m asking price for the Uruguayan led United to walk away from negotiations and consider alternative targets.
Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana and Burnley’s Sander Berge have been among the many, many names linked, with Berge very keen on a move to Old Trafford,
while Fofana reportedly only has eyes for AC Milan having agreed personal terms with the Serie A giants.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that after completing the deal for De Ligt and Mazraoui United will
continue to be busy in the transfer market, with midfield a priority.
And although the Red Devils have held talks over alternatives, Romano confirms
that Ugarte remains their “dream target” this summer.
