According to Teamtalk, Liverpool have great interest in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) midfielder Manuel Ugarte. They are even ready to hijack arch-rivals Manchester United’s move to sign the midfielder before the next season kicks in.
Who is Manuel Ugarte?
Manuel Ugarte started his career at Fenix and represented a couple of clubs before signing for PSG last summer. As expected, he adapted quickly to the new atmosphere and started delivering the odds. He managed to earn the faith quickly and featured regularly on the team sheet.
Ugarte enjoyed a good debut season with the French side. Though he couldn’t find the back of the net, he provided three assists in 37 games this season. He averaged 3.4 tackles, 1.5 key passes, and 0.9 clearances per game (stats via whoscored).
The Urugian is better known for his defensive aspects of the game. He is good at winning the ball back by intercepting or tackling. He focuses on his positioning and doesn’t advance too much. His passing accuracy also ticks the box.
Liverpool need a defensive midfielder
Liverpool believe they have failed to replace former defensive midfielder Fabinho. The club signed Wataru Endo as a cover but they need more quality in the concerned area. As a result, they have turned their aim towards Manuel Ugarte.
The Reds wanted to sign Ugarte last summer but the player decided to sign for PSG. However, a summer move could be on the cards with Liverpool and Manchester United intensifying their efforts to get his signature.
The 23-year-old has already started converting his talent into performances. He has shown that he has all the traits needed to succeed at a top-tier club. He is likely to keep improving his game with more experience and guidance.
Hence, the acquisition of the defensive midfielder can be a long-term investment for the English outfit. His arrival will help Arne Slot rotate the players better and fight for all the trophies.
