According to Ovacion, Aston Villa and Newcastle both have had a long-term interest in out-of-favour Man Utd midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The Uruguayan outlet also reported that representatives from Juventus watched the 24-year-old play for his country, while Atletico Madrid had previously attempted to sign him. The Uruguayan international, who has 34 caps and 1 goal, is under contract until June 2029 and has made 21 Premier League appearances this season. His current Transfermarkt market value is €30.00m. Manchester United's asking price was reported to be approximately €35 million in April 2026, while his past transfers include a €50.0M move to the club in August 2024 and a €60.0M transfer to PSG in July 2023.