"Ugarte is clearly not quite good enough to be first choice for United, but at the same time the club would probably be taking a bit of a gamble by letting him go in the middle of the season. Manuel Ugarte looks on during Manchester United vs Arsenal (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) MUFC don't have much in the way of squad depth, so would probably do well to keep Ugarte around in case they find themselves needing cover for the ageing Casemiro at any point."
"It may be that United are not keen on Ajax's proposed loan move for Ugarte, as they might be aiming to eventually make some money from selling the 24-year-old permanently. If a deal doesn't happen this January, then United will surely be looking to offload the player in the summer when there is more time to replace him and rebuild their midfield."
Manuel Ugarte joined Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024 but has struggled to make the desired impact at Old Trafford. Ajax have made an enquiry about a loan move for Ugarte, though Manchester United have rejected that interest so far. Ugarte is not currently seen as first-choice, and allowing him to leave midseason would be a gamble given limited squad depth. United would retain Ugarte as potential cover for the ageing Casemiro. Ugarte may prefer a loan to regain playing time and form at a club like Ajax. United may look to sell in the summer but could loan him first to increase his value.
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