Manchester United are confident that their latest signing, Manuel Ugarte, will be available for their crucial Premier League showdown against Liverpool this Sunday. The Uruguayan defender is set to complete his medical on Thursday ahead of his highly anticipated move from Paris Saint-Germain.
Following the medical, Ugarte is expected to finalize personal terms on a long-term contract with the Red Devils. The club is pushing to have him registered by midday on Friday, ensuring his eligibility for the high-stakes clash against their fierce rivals.
United have agreed to pay PSG an initial €50 million (£42 million) for the talented defender, with an additional €10 million (£8.4 million) in performance-related add-ons.
Erik ten Hag’s side kicked off their Premier League campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Fulham, but they stumbled in their second match, suffering a 2-1 defeat at Brighton. The arrival of Ugarte is expected to bolster United’s defense as they prepare for one of their toughest tests yet this season.
