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Manchester United are waiting to discover the extent of the injury that forced midfielder Manuel Ugarte to be taken off the pitch on a stretcher during <\/b>Uruguay’s 1-0 World Cup defeat by Spain<\/b><\/a> in Guadalajara.<\/b><\/p>\n Ugarte twisted awkwardly as he tried to make a tackle in the build-up to Spain’s winning goal, sparking fears the 25-year-old, who was distraught as he left the field, has suffered a major problem.<\/p>\n United will wait for Uruguay’s medical staff to give them an update before deciding the best course of action.<\/p>\n Ugarte had gone into the World Cup knowing he was likely to be in the shop window this summer, given United have prioritised revamping their midfield.<\/p>\n The \u00a350.8m arrival from Paris St-Germain in 2024 has not reached the heights anticipated during his time at Old Trafford and did not feature for a single minute after starting the home Premier League defeat by Leeds on 13 April.<\/p>\n It was widely anticipated he would move on this summer, either permanently or on loan.<\/p>\n Now those plans are in doubt, with thoughts at United focused on the wellbeing of a player it was hoped would enjoy some good fortune to kick-start his career.<\/p>\n United have prioritised strengthening the midfield positions this summer and have already agreed a deal with Brazil midfielder Ederson <\/a>to join the club from Serie A outfit Atalanta when the World Cup comes to an end.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n