According to Bruno Andrade, Paris Saint-Germain have submitted a £52 Million offer for Sporting CP and Uruguayan international midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The report also mentions that Chelsea are interested in the midfielder and have already sent representatives to Lisbon.
Paris Saint-Germain Set to Rival Chelsea in Pursuit of Manuel Ugarte
Sporting: PSG avançou com 60 milhões de euros por Ugarte na segunda-feira; Chelsea, que já enviou um representante a Lisboa, é o próximo (com @sergiolpereira) https://t.co/He7wLgC9Oq
— Bruno Andrade (@brunoandrd) May 25, 2023
Ugarte Attracts Interest From PSG and Chelsea
In addition to the report from Andrade – Fabrizio Romano is also reporting Paris Saint-Germain want Ugarte, and the midfielder is a concrete target on their list. Romano also confirms Premier League clubs are in the race, but PSG are well informed on Ugarte.
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Reports have also surfaced in Lisbon during the last few days, with Correio da Manha publishing that the French giants have agreed to pay the £52 million release clause, all be it with different payment terms, to sign the Uruguayan international. Ugarte joined Sporting CP in the summer of 2021 from Famalicao in Portugal and has impressed greatly in his time at the club. This season was his second for Ruben Amorim’s side, and he has made 47 appearances in all competitions. He has been described as a “defensive monster.” Ugarte after impressing in Lisbon seemingly looks set to depart the Estadio Jose Alvalade this summer.
What Qualities Ugarte Would Bring
Ugarte has become one of the best midfielders in Portugal this season. The 22-year-old midfielder has impressed with his high work-rate and excellent ability on the ball. He is tenacious in possession and aggressive when trying to win the ball back for his team.
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Chelsea have struggled in midfield this season, with N’Golo Kante missing much of the season through injury. Graham Potter and Frank Lampard have struggled to find a settled midfield this season. Ugarte loves a tackle and would bring a welcome steeliness to Chelsea and would provide toughness to a Paris Saint-Germain team determined for Champions League glory. The Uruguayan international is adept at retaining possession, using his physicality effectively. According to Romano, Chelsea are very much in the race with the French giants to sign Ugarte.
