Overview
- Reports citing BBC Sport’s Simon Stone say United’s owners have lost faith in Ugarte and are actively looking for suitors for the 25‑year‑old midfielder.
- Ugarte made just seven appearances and one start under Michael Carrick in 2025–26, totaling about 155 minutes, and was dropped after a heavily criticised April start against Leeds.
- Clubs in Europe and the Premier League have been linked with interest, with names such as Galatasaray, Ajax and Crystal Palace reported as potential destinations.
- Any deal is expected to wait while Ugarte takes part in Uruguay’s World Cup campaign under Marcelo Bielsa, which will constrain summer negotiation timing.
- United face a financial challenge in selling a player bought for an initial reported £42m in August 2024 and will aim to free a squad spot and fund midfield upgrades if he departs.