Manuel Ugarte is reportedly set to decide between a move to Chelsea or PSG this summer despite interest from Liverpool and rumours of a suggested bid.
According to Record, the Sporting Lisbon midfielder is expected to join either Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea or the Argentine’s former club PSG, with both teams ready to trigger Ugarte’s £52m release clause ahead of his exit from Portugal.
Liverpool have been strongly linked with a move to Ugarte in recent weeks and at one point looked incredibly likely to join Jurgen Klopp’s side. However, interest has now cooled significantly, and Chelsea and PSG are now the two clear front-runners for the 22-year-old.
Ugarte has enjoyed a breakout yet in Portugal with Sporting, and whilst Liverpool could have been the perfect move for the midfielder, the finances of Chelsea and PSG appear to be too great for the Reds to match, despite the opportunity at hand.
Indeed, Ugarte has more than earned the chance to play for Europe’s elite after his incredible year at Sporting. However, with PSG likely to underuse the midfielder and Chelsea still Chelsea, Liverpool could have the perfect next step for the South American.
Ugarte could soon regret snubbing Liverpool for Chelsea or PSG
Ugarte has the potential to become a superstar for the right club, and with Klopp building for Liverpool’s future, the midfielder could have been a perfect piece for the German’s plans. Which is why a move to Chelsea or PSG could be such a miss-step.
As we know, both clubs are in a weird position, and whilst Chelsea and PSG could both experience better seasons next term, Liverpool’s structure makes them the ideal club for a player like Ugarte, who could have starred for the Reds for many years to come.
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