Newcastle Eyeing Move to Sign Man Utd Star Manuel Ugarte

Newcastle United are among a host of clubs closely monitoring Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte ahead of the summer, according to reports.

The St James’ Park side are claimed to be keeping tabs on the unsettled Uruguayan, who is ‘pushing’ for a move away amid struggles for playing time this season.

Ugarte has played just 915 minutes of football in 2025/26, making seven Premier League starts, and has been heavily linked with a departure in recent weeks.

United welcomed the Uruguayan from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024 on a five-year contract, with an option to extend the deal for another season.

Newcastle Eyeing Manuel Ugarte

According to CaughtOffside, Manchester United are aware of Ugarte’s desire to leave and will not stand in his way after blocking a potential loan departure in January.

The Old Trafford side are believed to have placed a valuation of around £35m on the ‘unbelievable’ midfielder and are bracing for significant interest this summer.

Serie A giants Juventus are reportedly leading the race for Ugarte’s signature, while Galatasaray, Newcastle and Aston Villa are among those keeping tabs on the situation.

Ugarte was targeted by Galatasaray in January, but United refused to entertain an exit following Michael Carrick’s appointment as interim manager.

Newcastle Duo on Man Utd’s Radar

Manchester United’s interest in Newcastle stars Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes has been well-documented in recent weeks, with the Red Devils targeting the two midfielders ahead of their anticipated summer rebuild.

Newcastle could struggle to keep hold of the duo if they fail to qualify for continental football this season but remain in a strong negotiating position for both, as Tonali and Guimaraes’ contracts run until the summer of 2028.

United are targeting a new midfielder to replace departing veteran Casemiro, who is set to call time on his four-year Old Trafford spell at the end of the season.

Newcastle Looking to Replace Tonali

Newcastle look unlikely to keep hold of at least one of Tonali and Guimaraes and have been planning to strengthen their midfield as a result.

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