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Sporting Lisbon now reportedly believe that Manuel Ugarte will be sold next month amid strong links to the likes of Liverpool. As per the report, Liverpool are interested in the 22-year-old midfielder, who could leave Sporting if his €60m (£53m) release clause is met in the coming weeks. However, PSG are now making big strides to sign Ugarte. Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images Although a deal is yet to be announced between the Ligue 1 giants and Ugarte, Liverpool could soon lose crucial ground in the race to sign the midfielder, and this latest update from Portugal could force Jurgen Klopp’s hand into making a move.

Liverpool have to match Ugarte’s release clause sooner rather than later The race to sign Ugarte is heating up with the transfer window close to finally opening, and for Liverpool, they have to make a push to sign the midfielder with interest building and rival clubs now looking to make their opening moves for the 22-year-old.