Manchester United have clear midfield plan as 'talks' continue over £30m star

Manchester United are reportedly targeting moves for two midfielders before the window slams shut on August 30.

Erik ten Hag is thought to be prioritising a move for a midfielder, having welcomed both Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee so far. The club has been linked with a plethora of options, and it's understood Manuel Ugarte still features highly in their list of targets.

However, it's understood that talks have slowed down with Paris Saint-Germain over a move for the Uruguayan. Football Insider claims that given Ugarte's hefty asking price, United have been forced to consider cheaper options with just under three weeks left of the summer window.

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AS Monaco's Youssouf Fofana is said to be on the shortlist and would represent a cheaper deal. It is believed the Frenchman would prefer a move to Old Trafford ahead of the likes of AC Milan.

With that said, Ugarte is thought to remain a top target for the club, and if they can offload some of their fringe players and raise funds before the end of the month, they will do so.

Elsewhere, talks are continuing between United and Burnley for Sander Berge, reports Sky Sports. The club are keen to complete a deal for the Norwegian, who is open to a move to Old Trafford.

He is one of many players said to be on United's radar alongside Monaco's Youssouf Fofana and Adrien Rabiot. As negotiations are ongoing with Burnley, the midfielder was left out of Burnley's squad for their Championship opener against Luton Town.

Berge is valued in the region of £30million by Burnley, having joined the Clarets just last summer from Sheffield