Ruben Amorim in Milan talks over Gonçalo Ramos and Manuel Ugarte

Michael Carrick tells £42m Man Utd star to leave as Ruben Amorim opens talks

Former Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has joined AC Milan (Picture: Getty) Manchester United have set their asking price for Manuel Ugarte after AC Milan began talks to sign the midfielder for new boss Ruben Amorim. Amorim was confirmed as AC Milan’s new manager earlier this week, with the 41-year-old signing a two-year deal with the Italian giants. A move to Milan marks Amorim’s return to management five months after he was sacked by Manchester United following a difficult spell in charge at Old Trafford. Amorim is keen to bolster an AC Milan squad which finished just fifth in Serie A last season, failing to qualify for the Champions League under former boss Massimiliano Allegri. Don't miss anything from the World Cup Still got it (Picture: MB Media/Getty Images) A Lionel Messi hattrick. A Kylian Mbappe screamer. Erling Haaland's first World Cup goals. We've got it all in today's World Cup newsletter. Oh, and we're looking ahead to England's crucial opener against Croatia. Sign up here. According to the Daily Mirror, the Portuguese boss has identified his former United player Ugarte as a top summer target and wants the Uruguayan to revive his career in Italy. Amorim worked with Ugarte during his successful stint at Sporting and then brought him to Manchester United in a £42m deal from PSG. Old Trafford bosses had high hopes for Ugarte but the 25-year-old has struggled to make an impact, rarely starting under Amorim or Michael Carrick last season. Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte (Picture: Getty) Despite his struggles, Ugarte still has admirers from across Europe and Amorim’s AC Milan are lining up a summer deal. It is claimed Carrick has informed Ugarte he is surplus to requirements and should find a new club as he prepares to welcome Ederson and at least one more midfielder to Manchester. The Red Devils agreed a £35m deal to sign Brazil’s Ederson from Atalanta and are want another midfielder to join Carrick’s squad. Amorim’s Man Utd replacement Michael Carrick (Picture: Getty) Ugarte accepts his future lies away from the Theatre of Dreams and has told his agent Jorge Mendes to find him a new club. Mendes is not hanging around and has already opened talks with AC Milan, with Ugarte seemingly open to a third spell under Amorim. Milan would still need to reach an agreement with Manchester United, who are reportedly hoping to raise £30m for Ugarte, a figure that the Serie A side are reluctant to meet. Incoming Manchester United signing Ederson (Picture: Getty) Speaking to reports towards the end of last season, Ugarte suggested he intended to stay at Old Trafford and fight for a place in the team. ‘It sounds like a cliche, but it’s what you learn the most from,’ Ugarte said of his struggles. ‘It’s something you have to learn to deal with, and it’s part of the career. I’ve learned a lot, and I know my opportunity will come.’ https://www.instagram.com/p/DZpx5soCAC6/?img_index=1 Meanwhile, Ugarte was urged to ‘make a good decision for him and his family’ by countryman Gus Poyet, who once wanted him to join Manchester United’s Premier League rivals Chelsea. ‘Before he went to Paris Saint-Germain, I wanted him to come to Chelsea,’ Poyet said in March. ‘When they started the rumours, Chelsea, big Chelsea, you know you want to come, make a decision, come to Chelsea. ‘I don’t know him, so I couldn’t call him! And he went to Paris Saint-Germain and I was a little bit upset because I thought it was perfect at that time for Chelsea. ‘But after that, he kind of didn’t kick on. Paris Saint-Germain and now Manchester United. He needs to find the right club. ‘So, yes, it’s a big summer for Ugarte and I hope he makes a good decision for him and for his family.’ As well as targeting Ugarte, Amorim is also believed to be keen to sign a new striker and admires former Manchester United target Goncalo Ramos. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source

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Ruben Amorim ‘dreams’ of signing former Man Utd transfer target for AC Milan

Ruben Amorim has already been involved in transfer discussions with AC Milan’s hierarchy (Picture: Getty) Newly appointed AC Milan boss Ruben Amorim is working to strengthen his attack with a proven goalscorer this summer and has reportedly identified PSG misfit Goncalo Ramos as his number one target up front. Amorim had been out of a job following his dismissal at Manchester United back in early January, with the Portuguese’s turbulent reign at Old Trafford brought to a halt after only 14 months. A return to the Primeira Liga had been mooted as a possibility for Amorim but the 41-year-old would go on to reject Benfica, before setting his sights on a move to the San Siro. And on Tuesday, an official statement confirmed that Amorim had put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the Serie A giants, with the option of a further season. Don't miss anything from the World Cup Still got it (Picture: MB Media/Getty Images) A Lionel Messi hattrick. A Kylian Mbappe screamer. Erling Haaland's first World Cup goals. We've got it all in today's World Cup newsletter. Oh, and we're looking ahead to England's crucial opener against Croatia. Sign up here. Amorim takes over the reins from Massimiliano Allegri, who was sacked last month after a desperately disappointing campaign in which the Rossoneri finished fifth and failed to secure qualification for the Champions League. There will be enormous pressure on Amcoorim to hit the ground running in the hot seat – and Milan’s hierarchy are prepared to do everything in their power to help their new manager get off to the best possible start. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Amorim’s arrival has signalled a ‘transfer shift’ at Milan and the ex-United and Sporting boss has ‘already outlined his ideas’ in various discussions with club bosses. Amorim ‘dreams’ of coaxing Ramos to AC Milan (Picture: Getty) Ramos is currently away with Portugal at this summer’s World Cup (Picture: Getty) While Amorim is said to be satisfied the squad he has inherited from Allegri, he would ‘naturally be delighted’ to bring in reinforcements to help boost his prospects for the upcoming season. Paris Saint-Germain striker Ramos has played a bit-part role over the last two years under Luis Enrique and the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has not ruled out the prospect of a summer transfer move for his client. Ramos indicated he was happy and settled in the French capital only last year, but the forward’s increasingly peripheral position means he ‘might have had a change of heart’, despite PSG’s extraordinary success – with the Portugal international winning 12 pieces of silverware since his arrival. The striker has scored 45 goals in 131 appearances for PSG (Picture: Getty) It’s claimed Amorim is ‘hoping’ this to be the case, with the manager said to be ‘dreaming’ of landing Ramos and ready to welcome his fellow countryman to the San Siro ‘with open arms’. An initial loan deal with an option or obligation to buy could be the most workable option for Milan given PSG have slapped a hefty €40million (£34.6m) price tag on Ramos. PSG signed Ramos from Benfica for a fee of €65m (£56.3m) – plus €15m (£13m) in bonuses – three years ago, seeing off strong competition from Manchester United to get their man. Ramos, who has racked up 45 goals in 131 appearances for PSG, is tied into a contract at the Parc des Princes until June 2028. Ramos won a second Champions League title with PSG last season (Picture: Getty) In central midfield, Manuel Ugarte and Morten Hjulmand – two players who have worked closely with Amorim – are named as potential targets for Milan, while Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio has been identified as Milan’s ‘preferred choice’ at centre-back. Milan would, though, have to sell before entering into the transfer market for new recruits and wantaway forward Rafael Leao is viewed as the most best possible solution to raising substantial funds. There is also some uncertainty surrounding the respective futures of Luka Modric, Mike Maignan, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Youssouf Fofana. ‘There are ambitions that stay with you throughout your career and coaching AC Milan has always been one of mine,’ Amorim told Milan’s official website after his appointment was confirmed. ‘I know exactly what this club means: history, prestige and an extraordinary fanbase around the world. ‘It is a challenge I embrace with pride and enthusiasm, fully aware of what these colours represent. ‘I can’t wait to get started and to experience every day the passion that drives AC Milan.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source

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