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Manchester United may rent for Atletico Madrid with 60 million iron waists! Amorin is not satisfied with him, and can replace the big British foot

4:23pm, 24 September 2025【Football】

Western media "Fichajes Transfer Network" said Atletico Madrid intends to loan Manchester United's Manuel Ugat in January next year. The Red Devils will introduce a new midfielder at that time, and Ugath may be cleaned up because of this, and neither his future nor his rival Kobe Meno will be guaranteed. Italian transfer expert Fabricio Romano confirmed that Ugat had received a offer in the summer window, and Manchester United is willing to consider it if there is a reasonable bid in the future.

24-year-old Ugat became famous in Portugal sports coached by Ruben Amorin, so he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain at a high price. However, he was abandoned under Louis Enrique and transferred to Manchester United last season with €60 million. His performance under his mentor Amorin was quite qualified, but he did not reach his best.

Amorin is reluctant to use Ugath in many important games, and only uses him when defense is needed, such as visiting Manchester City and the second half against Chelsea. However, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone appreciates his physical fitness, physical strength and defensive ability, and intends to try to introduce it next year. Simeone believes that the team lacks a real defensive midfielder to provide balance for the formation.

Simone believes Ugat is very suitable for his team system and may be willing to make room for Ugat's joining by approving Connor Gallagher's departure. Western media said Atletico Madrid is considering renting first and then buying Ugat at the winter transfer window, and the buyout clause is expected to be priced at about 30 million euros, but this may not be enough to satisfy Manchester United.

Ugat himself may also consider a rental plan, as next year is the year of the 2026 World Cup, and he is eager to get a stable chance in the first team, thereby enhancing his chances of competing for a starting position in the Uruguay national team led by Marcelo Bielsa.

During this month's international match day, Ugat first appeared as a substitute, helping Uruguay defeat Peru 3-0, and locked in advance to participate in the 2026 World Cup. In the subsequent match against Chile, he returned to the starting lineup, but Uruguay drew 0-0 with Chile, which is at the bottom. After the game, Bielsa criticized the efficiency of midfielders, including Ugat. Manchester United's iron waist was no longer the inevitable starter of Uruguay and had to work hard to win the trust of the coach again.

Interestingly, Atletico Madrid's England international Gallagher is also one of Manchester United's signing targets. It is said that the Red Devils once buzzed the buzzer to rent Gallagher in the summer window, but failed to reach an agreement. Gallagher was born in the Chelsea youth training system and has made more than 130 appearances in the Premier League. He is also a standing member of the England national team and does not need to adapt to the new environment.

"Open-air stand" reported that many Premier League clubs have told Atletico Madrid that they hope to keep abreast of Gallagher's situation before the January transfer window, and Manchester United is one of them. The possibility of a transfer in January was not ruled out. Atletico Madrid's introduction of Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis in the summer window further reduced Gallagher's position in the team, and he was still behind Cork and Pablo Barrios in the midfield position.

The World Cup is also one of the factors that prompted Gallagher to consider the transfer. Premier League transfer expert Graeme Bailey explained: "Like many players' current situation, the World Cup has brought them additional troubles and concerns. Gallagher is the kind of player who can play at their best when they play well. If he performs well, he will definitely be eligible for the national team."

He added: "This issue cannot be ignored. I heard that this player is very eager to return to Atletico Madrid's main lineup, which is also his primary goal. However, there are many other clubs showing great interest in him now, so he is definitely a player worth paying close attention to in the transfer market in January."