Reports suggest that Sporting Lisbon’s rising star, 22-year-old Manuel Ugarte, has caught the attention of Chelsea, who are interested in signing him.
Chelsea Football Club is reportedly eyeing a move for Manuel Ugarte, the highly-rated young midfielder who currently plies his trade at Sporting Lisbon.
According to sources , Chelsea’s recruitment team has expressed a keen interest in securing Ugarte’s services and bringing him to Stamford Bridge.
At just 22 years old, Ugarte has already been making waves in the football world, and his potential has not gone unnoticed. The talented midfielder is seen as a rising star and is attracting attention from a number of top clubs across Europe.
FootballTransfers, a leading source of transfer news and speculation, has reported that Chelsea’s pursuit of a permanent manager may be holding up their interest in Ugarte. Nevertheless, the Blues remain keen on the midfielder and are expected to continue monitoring his progress closely.
While Chelsea may be leading the race to sign Ugarte, they face competition from Premier League rivals Liverpool.
However, it is understood that Liverpool view Ugarte as a secondary target, and they are unlikely to prioritize his signing this summer.