PSG finalising Manuel Ugarte transfer as Chelsea back away from deal
Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on the signing of Sporting CP midfielder Manuel Ugarte, 90min understands, after Chelsea pulled back from a move for the 22-year-old. PSG agreed personal terms with Ugarte last month after making the Uruguay international one of their primary transfer targets, but saw their move complicated by rival interest from the big-spending Blues. Chelsea, who are looking to strengthen their options in central midfield, put forward a Health y offer to Sporting in the hope of luring Ugarte to Stamford Bridge, but their efforts were met with resistance from the player and his representatives, who pushed to complete a move to the French capital. Sources have now confirmed to 90min that Chelsea backed away from the deal and PSG are now finalising the details of Ugarte's proposed transfer , which will reward the player with significantly higher wages than those on offer in west London. New Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has a number of other shortlist...