After expected negotiations with Fiorentina, the pursuit of Sofyan Amrabat by Manchester United might move into a crucial phase. Italian publication Quotidano reports that Manchester United and Fiorentina are lining up a meeting to discuss the transfer of Sofyan Amrabat. After a recent deadlock regarding player exits, the search for the midfielder remained stagnant. However their hunt may move into a crucial stage as Erik ten Hag considers signing the Moroccan. Since bringing in Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta, Manchester United has had a difficult few weeks in the transfer window. Before reentering the market for a new midfielder, the Red Devils needed to check on important outgoings.
Manchester United to negotiate a deal with Fiorentina for Sofyan Amrabat
Harry Maguire is now appearing likely to remain at the club after his deal to West Ham fell through. Moreover, they might have been able to recruit Benjamin Pavard had they was able to get rid of the England international. In a comparable manner, they have considered selling Scott McTominay in order to recruit a new midfielder. The Scottish international was once again extensively linked to West Ham, although the player might want to remain at Manchester United. It’s possible that the unpredictable nature of these past few weeks has prevented them from pursuing Sofyan Amrabat.
Earlier this month, Manchester United was supposed to step up their pursuit of the 26-year-old midfielder. However, nothing has yet improved. There is still hope that they may rejoin the race and make an effort to bring Amrabat before the deadline closes. But Fiorentina started to feel concerned. Hence Fiorentina set a deadline for Amrabat to complete his departure since they decided to sell the 26-year-old midfielder fairly early in the summer. His agent may have knocked on Manchester United’s door as a result of the pressure, which has produced a new development.
Fiorentina lowers the asking price for the Moroccan ace
The asking price for the Moroccan is just £21 million after a reduction, according to Corriere Dello Sport. It also includes the information that he was excluded from Fiorentina’s Europa Conference League team ahead of clash with Rapid Vienna.
Prior to signing Wataru Endo from Stuttgart, Amrabat also came up in Liverpool’s radar. The Moroccan player, however, has a great interest in joining Manchester United. The Red devils have now scheduled discussions with Fiorentina to potentially advance the transfer. According to reports, Fiorentina wants more than €25 million, which might be within Manchester United’s pricing range. Given the calibre Amrabat brings to the field, he seems like a bargain at that cost. The signing is subject to the two clubs’ meeting as per now.
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