Man Utd Overhaul: Zirkzee and Ugarte Face Summer Exit

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[MyDaily = Reporter Noh Chan-hyuk] Manchester United, which has signaled a major squad overhaul this summer, is preparing to sell Joshua Zirkzee and Manuel Ugarte.

UK outlet CutOffSide reported on the 26th (Korean time) that AS Roma have put Zirkzee back on their shopping list, renewing links to a possible return to Serie A for the Manchester United forward.

The Dutch striker joined United last year for €40 million (about 70 billion KRW, 52.5 million USD). His return has been underwhelming — 49 competitive appearances with seven goals and two assists — and this season he lost the starting spot to Benjamin Šeško, ending with 26 appearances, two goals and one assist.

With a summer sale likely, Roma have approached United again. The club, which tried to sign Zirkzee in the January window, still values the competitiveness he showed during his spell at Bologna.

CutOffSide estimates Roma would need roughly €20–25 million (about 35–44 billion KRW, 26.25–33 million USD) to complete a deal, a figure well below what United originally paid.

United also plan to move Manuel Ugarte. CutOffSide reports the club is preparing another midfield overhaul and expects Ugarte to leave this summer.

Ugarte impressed after arriving at United, making 45 appearances last season, but this campaign he has been overtaken by Kobbie Mainoo and relegated to a backup role. As his minutes diminished, transfer speculation naturally resurfaced.

Newcastle United have reportedly targeted Ugarte. Transfer-market specialist Transfermarkt values his expected transfer fee at €30 million (about 52 billion KRW, 39 million USD).

CutOffSide adds that Ugarte is one of several players who could be moved as part of a wider squad rebuild. Selling him would help free up wage space for new signings.

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