INEOS plan, Fernandes unlocked - Man United's dream midfield after £50m Manuel Ugarte transfer

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte has become the latest player linked with a move to Manchester United.

On Tuesday, Sky Sports reported that United are interested in the Uruguayan midfielder - 12 months after he made the move to the French capital. The outlet have claimed that the Reds have made an initial approach for the 23-year-old as they look to keep an eye on potential midfield targets - but no formal bids have been made with internal discussions ongoing.

L'Équipe meanwhile, have claimed that a bid has been rejected for the 23-year-old. The MEN understands that midfield is one of the areas that has been outlined for improvement within Erik ten Hag's squad. And according to the i, if PSG are going to sell this summer, they want to recoup above the €60m (£50m) fee they paid Sporting CP for his services last summer.

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Already this summer, United have lodged interest in Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite, seeing a bid rejected for the one-time England international and links with Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee further up the pitch.

Premier League clubs have been in the headlines for their early transfer work as the deadline for Profit and Sustainability approaches (June 30). The MEN reported that sources insist they have managed their finances to ensure compliance and the club does not anticipate any rushed outgoings this week.

Ten Hag has chopped and changed his midfield options throughout his tenure as it enters its third year. Scott McTominay has proved his importance with key contributions throughout the Dutchman's spell at Old Trafford, while Bruno