Manchester United Must Include Obligation to Buy Sofyan Amrabat in Fiorentina Deal
Manchester United have submitted a proposal for midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, but Fiorentina have turned down the season-long loan deal and instead want a permanent sale. The Red Devils do not have the funds to finance a move for Amrabat this summer, so they must include an obligation to buy the midfielder if they want to convince Fiorentina to part with him.
Amrabat’s Contract Situation
Amrabat has a year remaining on his deal in Florence, though the club have the option of a 12-month extension. They had priced Amrabat at around £25m, and the Moroccan’s been left out of the last two matchday squads with the expectation that he would be sold.
Fiorentina are said to be sympathetic to United’s situation but they will not accept a straight loan deal and instead want United to commit to an obligation to buy the midfielder in 2024. Provided Fiorentina extend his deal by 12 months, Amrabat will be going into the last year of his deal at that point.
United’s Financial Situation
United do not have the funds to finance a move for Amrabat this summer as they haven’t raised enough funds through player sales to offset the £172m they’ve spent so far. They are looking to raise funds through player sales, with Jesse Lingard and Chris Smalling both expected to leave Old Trafford before the transfer window closes.
Conclusion
It remains to be seen if Manchester United will be able to agree a deal with Fiorentina for Sofyan Amrabat, but it is clear that they must include an obligation to buy the midfielder if they want to convince Fiorentina to part with him. The Red Devils do not have the funds to finance a move for Amrabat this summer, so they must look to raise funds through player sales if they are to get their man.