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Arne Slot and Liverpool wanted to sign a No.6 last summer

Liverpool were offered the chance to sign Manuel Ugarte before the Uruguay star moved to Manchester United last summer, it has emerged.

But not before mulling over the prospect of signing Ugarte.

As revealed by The Athletic, the 24-year-old midfielder was 'offered' to Liverpool after their proposed move for Zubimendi broke down by his former club, Paris Saint-Germain.



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The Reds passed on such a move, though, with Slot wanting a technical No.6 with the ability to pick the right pass in moments of pressure.

There was no interest in pursuing a 'panic buy' and, as such, Ugarte stayed in Paris until Manchester United struck a deal with the French champions later in the window.

Ugarte moved to Old Trafford for a deal worth £42million and has endured a mixed maiden season in the Premier League, with United struggling badly under Erik ten Hag and his successor, Ruben Amorim.

Article continues belowManuel Ugarte was offered to Liverpool before signing for Manchester United(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

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While Ugarte has shown glimpses of why Ten Hag was so keen to sign the midfielder before his sacking back in October, Liverpool legend Graeme Souness doesn't appear to be overawed with the midfielder given he recently questioned United's decision to offload Scott McTominay.

The Scot has gone on to enjoy a fine season with Napoli while United have floundered, with Souness telling The Mail: "Oh how Manchester United must regret selling Scott McTominay.

A high-energy, box-to-box workaholic who chips in with important goals.

Ryan Gravenberch has flourished in a deeper role under Slot(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

"He was 27 years old and not hurting United with his wages when the club’s ‘decision-makers’ thought it was a bright idea to sell him to Napoli for £25million.
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