Manuel Ugarte is attracting interest from Istanbul (Picture: Getty Images)Manuel Ugarte has had an underwhelming time at Manchester Untied, but there is interest from a Champions League club in the midfielder this January. The Red Devils boss even spoke publicly about Ugarte underperforming, having known him for a long time as they worked together at Sporting. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Bruno Fernandes is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury (Picture: Getty Images)Given Ugarte is currently in the first team, Manchester United may need to secure a replacement before deciding to let him go in January. Manuel Ugarte Premier League stats Apps: 42 Goals: 1 Assists: 2There is also reported interest in Ugarte from Nice, the French club also owned by Manchester United chiefs Ineos.

Source: Metro January 01, 2026 14:27 UTC