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title: "Tottenham make move for Manuel Ugarte"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-10-15T21:10:03Z"
modified: "2022-10-15T21:10:03Z"
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# Tottenham make move for Manuel Ugarte

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) have made an out-of-window move for Sporting star Manuel Ugarte, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Paratici making moves?

The north Londoners are reportedly weighing their next moves in the transfer market despite a very busy summer.

Spurs are eyeing a move for Leicester City star James Maddison, for instance, and reports suggest the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) star is keen on a move to Antonio Conte’s side ([Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/tottenham-maddison-sources/)).

This comes after sporting director Fabio Paratici sealed moves for Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Clement Lenglet, Djed Spence and Destiny Udogie in the latest window – not to mention a permanent deal for star defender Cristian Romero.

There have also been [recent murmurs](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/spurs-news-sporting-lisbon-manuel-ugarte-update-thfc/) of Spurs’ interest in Sporting star Ugarte, who is impressing in the Portuguese top flight.

### The Latest: Tottenham open Ugarte discussions…

Reports out of Portugal, now relayed by the English press, have more on Tottenham’s interest.

[Tottenham latest news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/tottenham-latest-news-3/)

According to a report by [Jornal de Noticias](https://www.jn.pt/desporto/clausula-de-ugarte-sobe-para-avisar-os-interessados-15252656.html?target=conteudo_fechado), translated by [London World](https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/spurs/tottenham-open-talks-with-ps52m-midfielder-amid-fresh-milan-skriniar-boost-3880206), Tottenham have opened talks for Ugarte by making contact, alongside Ligue 1 giants Paris-Saint Germain.

It is also reported that the 21-year-old has a [£52.1 million release clause](https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/spurs/tottenham-open-talks-with-ps52m-midfielder-amid-fresh-milan-skriniar-boost-3880206), but this figure could rise to £65.5m if the starlet midfielder puts pen to paper on a new Sporting deal.

### The Verdict: Go further?

It appears Spurs and Paratici are already laying the groundwork to sign Ugarte, but would he be worth such a significant investment?

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The defensive midfielder is currently starring for Sporting, topping their charts for most tackles made per 90 and completed dribbles [(WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/296/Show/Portugal-Sporting-CP)

Uruguay’s latest rising star has also been revered by media with reporter[Rodrigo Romano](https://twitter.com/RodrigoRomano76/status/1533883228699996161) calling him ‘quality’ and ready to be a fixture for the national team.

In this modern era, every player worth having will demand a hefty fee, so it’s time for Spurs to keep backing Antonio Conte.