Manuel Ugarte, a 24-year-old Uruguayan international at Manchester United, is being considered by Ajax as a key candidate to strengthen their number 6 position, a role the club is keen to fill. Daley Blind of Girona is also seen as another important candidate for the position. Ajax has additionally identified two other players as longer-term options for the role.
Ugarte has 33 caps for his country. He joined United from PSG in August 2024 for a reported €50.0M and has made 14 appearances in the Premier League this season. His current contract expires in June 2029 and his market value is estimated at €30.00m by Transfermarkt. Other clubs including Galatasaray and Olympique Lyonnais have also been linked with the midfielder. Reports in January 2026 mentioned a potential loan with a €25M purchase option, while Manchester United's asking price was reportedly over €30M in December 2025.
