Luckhurst: Man Utd prepare to take direct £17m loss on INEOS-signed player Ratcliffe is now personally pushing to sell
Manchester United is reportedly preparing to sell Manuel Ugarte for £25 million, incurring a direct loss of £17 million. This decision follows a decline in the club's confidence in Ugarte since last year. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is personally advocating for Ugarte's departure after a disappointing performance in a recent match.
- ▪Manchester United paid £42 million for Manuel Ugarte two years ago.
- ▪The club's confidence in Ugarte has been dwindling since last year.
- ▪Sir Jim Ratcliffe is pushing for Ugarte's sale after a poor performance against Leeds United.
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