Manchester United have reportedly made progress in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte and are looking to sell three players to fund the signing.

Ugarte is currently the Red Devils' top transfer target as new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to make his fifth signing of the summer transfer window, his first at the club.

The Uruguayan midfielder could join fellow new signings Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui.

Teenager Yoro suffered a metatarsal injury in pre-season and might have to wait until November to make his competitive debut, while Zirkzee and De Ligt have come off the bench in the club's opening two Premier League fixtures.

Mazraoui, meanwhile, has started at right-back in both matches, a 1-0 win over Fulham and a 2-1 defeat at Brighton.

The 23-year-old Ugarte has been omitted from the matchday squad in both of PSG's Ligue 1 encounters in the 2024/25 season and can reportedly leave for £51 million, which the French champions paid to sign him from Sporting last year.

Ugarte started 27 times across all competitions last season but is now out of Luis Enrique's plans, though the club is not budging on their valuation.

There has been talk of a loan including an obligation to buy, which could fit Man Utd with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules on the mind of every owner.

Indeed, Ratcliffe's provisional intention is to make one signing and sell three players ahead of Friday's transfer deadline and have made progress in their attempts to land Ugarte.

It is claimed that signing Ugarte permanently is contingent on the departure of Scott McTominay as they cannot finance a permanent deal at this moment in time, meaning a loan is more likely.

Ugarte is apparently inching closer to joining them, though Man Utd have not accepted an offer as they hold out for £25 million.

Another sale Man Utd would like to come to fruition involves Juventus target Jadon Sancho, who is also being linked with Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Out of contract next year, Mejbri will be able to negotiate a pre-contract with foreign clubs from January 1 and Man Utd essentially have five days to get a transfer fee for him.

The report adds that United's preference is for straight sales unless a loan deal would help them comply with profitability and sustainability calculations.

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