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Manchester United is prepared to wait until the transfer deadline day to secure the signing of Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The club views PSG's £51 million valuation as excessive and is optimistic that the French champions may lower their asking price as the deadline of August 30 approaches. United's manager Erik ten Hag and sporting director Dan Ashworth are willing to exercise patience in hopes of negotiating a more favorable deal. While United is not under pressure to sell players to finance the transfer, they are open to offers for several squad members, including Victor Lindelöf, Casemiro, Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Scott McTominay. Fulham has shown interest in McTominay, having made a bid of approximately £20 million earlier this month. However, United's financial position allows them to pursue Ugarte without needing to offload any players immediately. Despite speculation, a transfer involving Sancho to PSG, either as part of a deal for Ugarte or separately, appears unlikely. Ten Hag is keen on bringing Ugarte into the squad to bolster options in defensive midfield. Reports indicate that personal terms between United and Ugarte have already been agreed upon, and the player was notably absent from PSG's recent match against Le Havre, further fueling transfer discussions.