Manchester United could be heading towards a second summer signing of Sofyan Amrabat. As they prepare to officially announce the arrival of Mason Mount from Chelsea.
The England international has arrived at the club’s Carrington training ground after United agreed to pay an initial £55 million. This is with a further £5 million in performance-related add-ons.
Mount could be a United player in the coming days and make his debut for the club next week. This is when the Red Devils begin their pre-season preparations.
But United are still actively working on other deals and in a new update. It’s claimed they have agreed personal terms for Fiorentina star Sofyan Amrabat.
Sofyan Amrabat would bolster the midfield of Manchester United
The midfielder has attracted interest from the likes of Barcelona, AC Milan, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid. And sides in Saudi Arabia following on from a sensational World Cup.
Amrabat was one of the stars of the Qatar showpiece. Producing a series of all-action midfield displays as underdogs Morocco reached the semi-finals.
And according to Italian outlet La Nazione, via Sport Witness, United are huge fans of the 26-year-old. And have found an “economic agreement” with him.
It’s said Fiorentina, who reached the Europa Conference League final in the 2022/23 season. They want at least €30 million (£26 million) for his services ahead of Amrabat contract expiring in 2024.
However, he would represent a coup for United. Who are reportedly happy to double his €37,000-a-week salary.
However, the player has links to United manager Erik ten Hag as he played under him at FC Utrecht between 2015 and 2017.
