Manuel Ugarte’s knee buckled during Uruguay’s World Cup clash against Spain, and the diagnosis came back about as bad as anyone feared. The 25-year-old defensive midfielder is facing an extended absence after suffering a knee ligament injury on June 26-27, confirmed by the club on June 28.
Fernandes and Ederson top the shopping list
United’s primary target remains West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, who carries a price tag in the range of £80-85 million.
The more immediately actionable deal involves Ederson from Atalanta. United have already agreed terms worth between £35 million and £39 million for the Brazilian midfielder, with the transfer expected to go through after the World Cup wraps up.
Reports suggest United may actually increase their bids for Fernandes in light of the Ugarte situation.
