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Manuel Ugarte’s imminent move to Old Trafford has shone a light on an unsettling issue that stems back Sheikh Jassim’s failed attempts to take over Man United. Ugarte has undergone a medical ahead of his switch from Paris Saint-Germain, with the 23-year-old anchor man now expected to become the fifth signing of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era. Protracted negotiations eventually saw the two clubs settle on a £50m fee, with PSG reportedly retaining a 10 per cent sell on clause as part of the deal for Ugarte. Once complete, the deal will see the net spend total of United – who are flirting with the upp…

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