Meeting held on Friday: United have informed league leaders how much they’ll have to pay for £50.5m INEOS signing

Manchester United chiefs reportedly met with Galatasaray on Friday to discuss a potential deal for Manuel Ugarte.The Turkish giants have been linked with Ugarte on a handful of occasions in the build-up to the January window, with their interest now looking more concrete as we get closer to the New Year.What was said between United and Galatasaray in Ugarte meeting?(Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)In yesterday’s talks, Galatasaray were informed how much they’d have to shell out to sign the midfielder next month.Journalist Erol Evcen says the Super Lig leaders received ‘price information’, but stressed that the situation is still at the very early stages. 🚨 Galatasaray, Manuel Ugarte ve kulübü Manchester United ile bir görüşme gerçekleştirdi! Galatasaray, Manchester United’tan oyuncu için bir fiyat bilgisi aldı. Henüz resmi bir girişim yok. https://t.co/CjvYon9YUz — Erol Evcen (@ErolEvcenn) December 19, 2025Last summer, United agreed a package worth up to £50.5 million to welcome Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain, who then went on to secure the signature of then-Benfica starlet Joao Neves.The Uruguayan international played a prominent role in his maiden season at Old Trafford, which continued when Ruben Amorim, whom he’d played under at Sporting Lisbon, took the reins in November 2024.However, Ugarte has fallen in the pecking order this campaign, starting only twice in the opening 16 Premier League matches and being an unused substitute for a whopping six matches. Club Appearances Starts Minutes played United 45 31 2,575 Sporting CP 85 61 5,464 *Ugarte’s record under Amorim for both clubs (Transfermarkt)How Ugarte is faring this term(Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)Since October 25, he has featured for a total of 40 minutes across three appearances while watching on from the sidelines for the duration of the games five times – including the last two outings.Alas, the 24-year-old’s Red Devils tenure could well be cut short after only 18 months if both he and United decide that’s the most suitable option for him in less than four weeks’ time.Given Kobbie Mainoo is also angling for a winter departure, replacements would be necessary for both for the second half of 2025/2026.