Mercato PSG: Chelsea advantage for Ugarte?
Manuel Ugarte has been courted by PSG and Chelsea, but according to the latest reports in the Portuguese sports press, he would prefer the Blues.
The first media outlet to reveal <a href=/news/psg-sends-60-million-for-uruguayan-talent> PSG's intention to acquire Manuel Ugarte, Sporting CP's Uruguayan defensive midfielder, Portuguese sports daily Record reports on Tuesday that Chelsea are holding out for the 22-year-old.
PSG and Chelsea have made a €60 million offer to Sporting CP. An amount corresponding to Ugarte's release clause. However, according to Record, Chelsea are also offering a further 5 million euros in bonuses. Although he was keen to join PSG, Ugarte now has a preference for the Blues, according to Record.
Ugarte dreams of the Premier League, Pochettino validates his arrival
Despite the absence of the European Cup next season, the London club has the advantage of playing in the Premier League, a competition that the Uruguayan dreams of. Record also reveals that Mauricio Pochettino, former PSG coach and <a href=/news/official-pochettino-joins-chelsea>new Chelsea manager, has validated the Ugarte track.
Although the trend is therefore in favour of the English club, nothing has yet been decided and Manuel Ugarte will have to make a final decision in the next few days. According to Record, PSG are offering him a salary of €5 million a year. "The midfielder has made an appointment with Chelsea's representatives to understand whether or not they will match the Parisian offer. From there, it will be up to Ugarte to decide on his future", concludes Record.