BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United have confirmed the £70m signing of the superstar who challenged Pep Guardiola significantly in the league last season. The player is en route to London for a medical exam scheduled for today.

Manchester United have had a remarkable summer transfer window, fulfilling the hopes of their fans. The club has already completed four high-profile signings: Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui, and they are close to adding a fifth in Manuel Ugarte. There is speculation that the club may not stop with Ugarte, as the transfer deadline approaches, making this a crucial moment for Dan Ashworth to provide Erik ten Hag with the necessary resources to lead a successful season.

Interestingly, Manchester United’s signings this summer have not garnered much attention, which could work in their favour. The combined transfer fees haven’t been a major talking point, and as long as the team performs well, this may remain the case.

According to reports from the Manchester Evening News, Ugarte will become Manchester United’s 15th permanent signing since Ten Hag took charge. This indicates that the manager has been well-supported by the board, leaving no room for excuses this season.

In recent memory, no Manchester United manager has been given as much freedom in the transfer market as Ten Hag. The club is close to finalizing a £42.3 million deal for Ugarte, a talented Uruguayan midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain. Over time, Ten Hag has steadily phased out 23 players he doesn’t see fitting into his plans. If you consider Manchester United’s strongest starting XI on paper, only Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw, and perhaps Diogo Dalot remain from past investments.

Ugarte, like the other players signed this summer, is an excellent addition and fits perfectly into the squad. He bears a striking resemblance to Casemiro in terms of playing style, and the Brazilian can pass on his experience to his younger South American counterpart.

Manchester United are set for an intriguing season under Ten Hag. While there is still some transfer speculation, such as the potential arrival of Raheem Sterling and the departure of Jadon Sancho, the squad is mostly finalized, and it’s time for the team to deliver results on the pitch.