Manchester United can complete the signing of a midfielder whose arrival will split opinion at Old Trafford, though only if paying a fee that would place the move second in a top 10 list, according to a report.
The Red Devils initially hoped to sign PSG destroyer, Manuel Ugarte, as their long-term foil for Kobbie Mainoo in central midfield.
Ugarte, 23, quickly agreed personal terms and was on board with joining Man Utd despite their lack of Champions League football this season.
However, Man Utd cooled their interest in Ugarte after PSG refused to budge on their lofty €60m demands. That is the same figure PSG paid to sign Ugarte from Sporting CP one year ago and the Ligue 1 giant are intent on breaking even.
With Ugarte’s move shelved, it did not take long before Man Utd were linked with a raft of alternative options.
