Manuel Ugarte suffers knee injury, out for 9-12 months

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is expected to miss 9-12 months due to a knee injury sustained during the World Cup. Ugarte was injured in Uruguay's last group match against Spain, requiring a stretcher for removal following a 1-0 defeat. Scans will be conducted to ascertain the full extent of the injury. His absence complicates United’s transfer strategy, as the club was considering selling him this summer. The team has already agreed to sign Ederson from Atalanta to bolster their midfield.

• 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is expected to be out for 9-12 months