SUMMARY:
More contacts are expected today for Manuel Ugarte deal, involving also Jorge Mendes.
Chelsea consider deal now at ‘advanced stage’ for €60m fee — but not done or sealed yet, being still careful with PSG around until documents are signed.
Key hours ahead.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has reported that a deal is at an advanced stage for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
Romano adds that a fee of around €60million is close to being agreed, but the club are wary of any late bid from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Pochettino is seemingly a big fan of the Uruguayan midfielder, who he aims to partner club record signing Enzo Fernandez next campaign.
The club are also expected to part ways with a number of players as Pochettino looks to trim his squad for the upcoming season.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reportedly on his way to AC Milan, while Romano also reported that Mateo Kovacic has already agreed personal terms with Manchester City ahead of potential move next season.
