Manchester United have been tipped to sign Joao Palhinha, on loan at Tottenham from Bayern Munich, as a replacement for Manuel Ugarte.

The Red Devils have reportedly put Ugarte, branded a ‘wet blanket’ by Craig Burley, up for sale ahead of the January transfer window next month and it’s no secret that Ruben Amorim’s side are keen to recruit a new midfielder.

United paid £50m to sign Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 – but if he departs Old Trafford – Pedro Mendes feels Palhinha could replace him.

Palhinha joined Spurs on loan from Bayern in the summer and the north London side have an option to buy him at the end of the season for £27m.

But ex-Spurs midfielder Mendes is convinced his Portuguese compatriot Palhinha could join United, despite being a similar type of player to Ugart

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