Manuel Ugarte and Manchester United open to parting ways on loan + option

Manchester United are open to loaning out Manuel Ugarte in the January transfer window, and that’s why Galatasaray have put him on their list.

That’s according to journalist Ali Naci Küçük. He covers Galatasaray’s interest in various midfielders they could sign in the January transfer. The Turkish side appear likely to continue adding to their squad in the winter window. They have several midfield options on their list, which Küçük goes through.

That list includes the likes of Ederson at Atalanta and Club Brugge star Frank Onyedika. However, he explains that both are unlikely to be targets at this moment in time because of their current values.

The same cannot be said of Ugarte. He’s been a regular for Manchester United this season but is very much seen as a player who could be allowed to leave in the near future.

It had been expected that he would be a firm fixture under Ruben Amorim after their time together at Sporting Club de Portugal. That has not proven to be the case, though. And that has opened the door to an exit, either in January or next summer.

Manchester United and player open to deal

Küçük now reports that Manchester United are even open to a loan deal. And that would suit Galatasaray perfectly.

“Why is the Ugarte issue currently standing as a possible potential candidate?” he said.

“Because both the player and Manchester United club are currently positive and open to the formula of loan with a purchase option.

“Why this formula? Because there’s a point that people overlook in transfers: there are many parameters in a transfer. You don’t do the transfer just with the money in your safe or the limit set by the Turkish Football Federation.

“You can make A-team budget and spending up to 70% of your annual revenues. That’s why Galatasaray does not want to be put under UEFA’s yellow light and come onto their radar. Moreover, Ugarte is really a good player that they can acquire and put directly into the starting XI.”