Man Utd receive another huge transfer window boost that could see them sign second Ligue 1 star

Manchester United could sign a second player from Ligue 1 after receiving a huge transfer boost.

On Wednesday it emerged that Leny Yoro was closing in on a move to Manchester United in a deal worth over £50million.

The 18-year-old has completed a medical in England and is expected to finalise the details of his contract on Thursday.

Yoro is set to sign a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.

However, United could be on the cusp of signing a second player from League 1.

Fabrizio Romano claimed that Paris Saint-Germain are advancing in their talks to sign Joao Neves from Benfica.

And the 19-year-old’s arrival in the French capital could pave the way for the Old Trafford club to sign Manuel Ugarte.

Having arrived at PSG from Sporting last summer, Ugarte endured a difficult opening campaign at the club, starting just 21 League 1 games as Luis Enrique favoured the likes of Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz and Warren Zaire-Emery.

According to Sky Sports News, via GiveMeSport, Ugarte is keen to leave PSG, with United wanting to offer the Uruguay international a more prominent role.

United are looking for a long-term replacement for Casemiro and at 23, Ugarte could be the perfect midfield anchor alongside Kobbie Mainoo in the coming years.

Ugarte has struggled for game-time at PSG (Getty)

Talks between the two clubs are said to have been taking place for several weeks, with PSG keen to recoup much of the £50million transfer fee they paid to sign the player.

United are said to want a fee closer to the £33million mark, with a compromise likely to be reached.

As per Sky Sports, with Casemiro and Scott McTominay potentially leaving, United co-owners INEOS may feel they need to accelerate their pursuit of Ugarte.

Furthermore, should PSG complete a move for Neves it could open the door for Ugarte to complete a move to Old Trafford.