Manchester United want Manuel Ugarte to leave this summer and have told his representatives | OneFootball

Manchester United have told Manuel Ugarte’s representatives that they want him to leave the club this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

United are closing in on a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson to replace Casemiro and are hoping to sign two or three players in the position. Ugarte is not in Man United’s plans.

“For Manuel Ugarte, Man United have been quite clear with the camp of the player,” Romano revealed on his YouTube account this evening.

“They want Ugarte to go. What I can tell you now is that United have been very clear. They want to make some space.”

The Uruguayan joined the Red Devils from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 but has largely struggled to make a positive impression.

He made 45 appearances last term but has featured in 24 games this season and has not played since the 2-1 loss to Leeds United at Old Trafford last month despite being fit.

Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe reportedly believes that Ugarte should be sold and would not have been impressed with his performance in his last game.

They need better players if they are to challenge for the Premier League title next term and impress on their return to the Champions League.

Selling Ugarte to raise funds makes sense, and he is not the only player set to be sold in the coming weeks as United undertake a mini squad overhaul.