Manuel Ugarte terms agreed, Ivan Toney signs - Man United dream end to transfer window

Manchester United have done the heavy lifting when it comes to their recruitment drive this summer.

However, with nine days remaining for Premier League clubs to strike up further business, there might yet be more to come from Ineos and key figures behind the scenes. United are still in the market for another midfielder and their prime candidate - as it has been for several weeks - is Manuel Ugarte from PSG.

It was thought that the proposed deal was dependent on outgoings - which are still being considered - but United are 'open' to a late change in approach for the Uruguay regular. The Manchester Evening News understands a loan with the option to buy could be priced-up to help them get Ugarte over the line before August 30.

United are, meanwhile, prepared to sell five more players including Jadon Sancho this summer. Here, our dedicated reporters take a look at what could happen around Old Trafford between now and next Friday night's deadline, and offer up their dream scenarios for the closing days;

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Manuel Ugarte is a deal which needs to happen for United to call this transfer window a success. The midfielder could be United's most important signing of the summer and the difference between them finishing in the top four or not.

Whilst Casemiro has looked better in the early stages of 2024/25, the 32-year-old cannot be relied upon for another season. After signing Ugarte, United's next priority should be selling several players who don't have a long-term future at Old Trafford, starting with Jadon Sancho.

Victor Lindelof is another player who should go, although with his current injury that seems