Man Utd make 'way' to sign new midfielder

Based on the way he has performed in the last six months, Kobbie Mainoo has the potential to become a Manchester United legend.

The 19-year-old's quality and class continues to impress week after week, and he looks set to be a key player for England in the run-up to Euro 2024.

Mainoo's three-goal performance in his last 24 Premier League starts earned him a place in the top flight, and he is not letting the opportunity pass him by.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be looking to build around a good youngster next season, and he could start with a move to find a good talent to make the number 37 at world level.

Man Utd want to sign a midfielder

According to a report from Sky Sports, via Dharmesh Sheth, Man United is considering a move for Manuel Ugarte.

The Red Devils have made a 'first approach' to Paris Saint-Germain for the Uruguayan midfielder.

Although there is no bid yet, it is said that 'negotiations are continuing within the next step.'

Fortunately for United, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has announced that the French club are keen to sell the 23-year-old this summer.

Why Ugarte would be good for Mainoo

In the last 12 months, Ugarte has been regarded as one of the best young players in Europe, which is why PSG splashed £50m on him last summer.

The defensive midfielder started the campaign in the Ligue 1 club's best lineup, but as the season progressed, his involvement declined.

This meant that throughout the league campaign, Ugarte made only 21 appearances in 25 games, often operating as a lone midfielder in a 4-3-3.

However, his performance levels were extremely impressive, and judging by the stats he produced, he would be a perfect match for Mainoo.

Last season, it was mainly Casemiro who partnered the England midfielder, while Brazil was tasked with providing most of the defensive support.

However, as you can see from the table, Ugarte is on another level entirely, especially defensively and from a sporting point of view.

The Uruguayan plays with intensity, intensity, and aggression, which often make him difficult to play against, and his attacks alone prove how effective he is, which is why he is called a “machine” by football analyst Jacek Kulig.

In addition, he can read the game intelligently and collect loose balls continuously, which will make United more defensive in attack.

This means that Mainoo may be given license to influence the game more often in the final third, as he has that defensive base behind him.

As you can see in the clip below, this is where Mainoo is contested, due to his technical class, intelligence, and ability to penetrate targets.

On the other hand, Ugarte is also extremely composed on the ball himself, and he keeps it well, which will enable the academy graduate to get on the ball more often.

Another factor that could make Ugarte an amazing signing is his reliability and availability, which will enable him to strike a telepathic relationship with Mainoo, as he has only missed five games in his entire career.

Overall, Ugarte ticks every box that Man Utd desperately needs, and if he can make Mainoo better, Ratcliffe should look to secure his signature.