There’ll understandably be requires persistence amongst the Liverpool fanbase after Manchester United secured one thrilling goal in highly-rated defensive expertise Leny Yoro.
The Merseysiders had been considered eager on the Lille teenager, although, in the end, the 18-year-old’s important asking value proved too prohibitive for a participant with restricted senior appearances.
No hurt finished for now, given Arne Slot has been tasked with evaluating his present choices within the backline, together with wantaway centre-half Sepp van den Berg.
In the meantime, nonetheless, the Pink Devils could have incited additional groans from Merseyside with their fast motion in agreeing private phrases with Manuel Ugarte, as reported on Fabrizio Romano’s X (previously Twitter) account.
🚨🔴 Manchester United have agreed on private phrases with Manuel Ugarte.
Contract phrases mentioned, participant eager on shifting to United even with out Champions League soccer.
Membership-to-club talks proceed with PSG, as extra golf equipment additionally inquired.
Identical agent as Leny Yoro: Jorge Mendes. pic.twitter.com/vyox9phNlQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2024
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The Anfield-based outfit is known to be contemplating various positions, together with holding midfield, centre-back and large ahead.
Nevertheless, hyperlinks (O Jogo) to the previous Sporting star have been considerably slim in current months.
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Ought to Liverpool have been taking a look at Manuel Ugarte?
If all goes to plan, it appears Ugarte’s time in French soccer might be minimize brief after a yr spent in Ligue 1 with league champions PSG.
From a uncooked stats perspective, we are able to perceive why United could be so enamoured with the Uruguayan worldwide. As issues presently stand, he’s within the high bracket of midfielders for tackles and interceptions (99th and 96th percentile respectively) and is extraordinarily dependable with the ball (ninety fifth percentile for cross completion), in response to FBref.
Would this make him a very good potential match for Liverpool who’re additionally on the lookout for a No.6?
Most likely not, given the participant’s tendency to be a bit “all-action” and get across the pitch. Presuming Arne Slot units us up with both a lone No.6 or a double pivot, we’d ideally need any new holding midfield addition to be somewhat extra static when paired with somebody like Dominik Szoboszlai or Alexis Mac Allister.
A roaming destroyer is just not on the playing cards.
A stunning participant boasting one hell of an engine and one that can, sadly, in all probability make United a minimum of somewhat higher. However not one suited to what Liverpool want proper at this second.
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