After matching PSG’s proposal for Manuel Ugarte, Chelsea reportedly seems to be in the driver’s seat in the bidding war for the midfielder. The ball is in the player’s court, as they hold the €60 million release clause for the midfield maestro. The future of the Sporting CP star increasingly seems like the Premier League.
Several teams are interested in signing Manuel Ugarte after his breakout season with Sporting CP. He has made 47 appearances for Portugal in all competitions. He seems ready to make a major career change.
The midfielder is wanted by several Premier League teams, including Chelsea. Despite a massive investment over the last two windows, Todd Boehly is intent on continuing to spend and acquiring the appropriate players. They want to strengthen their team by adding Ugarte and another striker to their roster.
Chelsea are at a crossroads in their search for the best candidate to play the No. 6 position. They have begun negotiations with Brighton in order to get Moises Caicedo. In contrast, Arsenal is also interested in the Ecuadorian midfielder. The team from north London is now favoured to sign him over their opponents from the rest of the city.
Chelsea is keeping its options open and has their sights set on other players. One of them, Ugarte, has a no-hassle release provision in his contract. The opportunity for the Uruguayan midfielder to make a pivotal choice in his professional future has arisen.
Chelsea is now in the lead over Paris Saint-Germain in the bidding for Manuel Ugarte, a dynamic midfielder valued at €60 million
The Blues of Stamford Bridge may have the upper hand since Ugarte wants to play in the Premier League. The midfielder has received increased interest from Chelsea and Newcastle United, both of which are prepared to meet his €60 million release clause.
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There were rumours that PSG had previously made an offer to Sporting CP and that they were the first to make contact. Luis Campos hopes to keep working on a club expansion even if the team might lose many key players during the summer.
When it comes to Ugarte, though, Chelsea is PSG’s strongest competition. The Blues have matched PSG’s bid for the Uruguayan. The young man, age 22, must now make a decision. It will depend on Sporting how they choose to handle payments to those teams.
Chelsea’s winter addition Enzo Fernandez may be able to play a more advanced position in the midfield two if they bring in Ugarte. However, the Blues may go all out in an attempt to sign the €60 million-rated midfield dynamo to a contract at Stamford Bridge.
According to Calciomercato, Roberto Firmino has opted not to extend his contract with Liverpool, making him a free agent this coming summer. Moreover, the 31-year-old has been an important cog for Liverpool. So losing him would be a major setback.
It’s unfortunate to lose a player of Firmino’s calibre as a free agent. How Liverpool adjusts without him remains to be seen. With 12 goals in all competitions this season, the Brazilian international might be a valuable addition to AC Milan.
