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Report: How Man United player feels about move January move after latest approach

16 December 2025 at 23:00

Manuel Ugarte has been linked with the move away from Manchester United, and OGC Nice are keen on him.

According to a report from JeunesFooteux, OGC Nice have already enquired about the midfielder, but the player is not keen on the move. They were hoping to sign him on loan. It will be interesting to see if the midfielder stays at Manchester United beyond the January window.

Manuel Ugarte could use a fresh start

He is not a key player for the club, and he needs to play more often. A move in January could be ideal for Ugarte. Regular football could help him regain his form and confidence. He has not been able to live up to the expectations since the move to Old Trafford. He was highly rated during his time in Portugal, but the move to England has not worked out for him.

He is still relatively young, and he has plenty of time to fulfil his potential. Joining the right team could bring out the best in him. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Man United to sell Ugarte in future?

Manuel Ugarte looks on during Manchester United vs Arsenal (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Manchester United could look to get rid of the player for the right price. They need an upgrade on him if they want to fight for major trophies. Letting the Uruguayan International leave the club would be ideal for them. It will be interesting to see if any other club is willing to come forward and provide him with an exit in January.

A loan move could be ideal for the player. It could help him get back to his past once again. Even if he fails to succeed at Manchester United, the English club will be able to offload him permanently for a reasonable amount of money at the end of the season.

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Man United planning to sell £44m player in 2026

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By:John Menzies

15 December 2025 at 18:25

Man United want to sign a new midfielder, but in order to do, it is expected that a current player will be sold. At this stage, a likely candidate is Manuel Ugarte, given his lack of importance at Old Trafford.

Ugarte, who joined Man United in the summer of 2024 from PSG in a deal worth €50m (£44m), has struggled for playing time this season. He started only twice in the Premier League, and with plans for a Carlos Baleba or Adam Wharton to sign, he is set to fall further down the pecking order under Ruben Amorim. As such, he has chances to leave.

Man United open to offers for Manuel Ugarte

Manuel Ugarte in action for Man United in pre-season (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)

As per Football Insider, Mick Brown has revealed that Man United will consider offers for Ugarte, who would not be short of candidates to sign him.

“Amorim doesn’t see Ugarte as part of his plans. He’s done very little when he has been given the opportunity to show why he should be getting more regular game time, he just isn’t of the required level.

“Ultimately, the manager will be given the freedom to make his own decisions. From what I’m told, he’s willing to let Ugarte go to raise some money, and then that money will be spent on trying to strengthen the squad.

“It’s clear the midfield is going to be their main area of focus, that’s where they want to strengthen, so letting him go means they’ll want to bring in somebody else. If they can do that, they’ll definitely look into it, and I have no doubt Ugarte will have suitors.

Should Man United sell Manuel Ugarte?

Ugarte has struggled at Man United, so it makes sense for him to leave. They may struggle to recoup the money they gave to PSG, but a decent transfer fee should still be brought in, which can be used towards his replacement.

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