Manchester United have reportedly held initial talks with Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat as they look to bolster their squad for the upcoming season. Amrabat, who impressed with his performances for Morocco at the World Cup last winter, has been linked with a move away from Serie A.
The interest in Amrabat comes as United manager Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his midfield options, despite the recent acquisition of Chelsea’s Mason Mount for £55m. Ten Hag is familiar with Amrabat from their time together at FC Utrecht and sees him as a valuable addition to the squad.
Meanwhile, United midfielder Fred has recently changed agents in an attempt to secure a move away from the club. The Brazilian fell out of favor during the second half of last season and has just one year left on his contract. Fulham has shown interest in signing Fred, with United valuing him at £20m.
While United’s focus is currently on signing goalkeeper Andre Onana, talks have taken place with Fiorentina regarding Amrabat. The club has expressed their interest and is closely monitoring the midfielder, especially as Bayern Munich also holds an interest in him. However, any potential move for Amrabat may have to wait until the final stages of the transfer window, as United aims to raise funds through player sales.
Ten Hag has a limited budget of £120m for this summer’s transfer window. To free up funds, players such as Dean Henderson, Fred, Alex Telles, Eric Bailly, Donny van de Beek, and Anthony Elanga are available for transfer. The club’s ability to make further signings will depend on these departures.
It remains to be seen whether Amrabat will ultimately join Manchester United, but the initial talks indicate that the club is actively pursuing midfield reinforcements. With Ten Hag’s familiarity with the player and his impressive performances on the international stage, Amrabat could be a valuable addition to the squad.
In other news, United winger Jadon Sancho has been given a final chance by Ten Hag to save his Manchester United career. Sancho, who joined the club last summer from Borussia Dortmund, has struggled to make a significant impact and faces an uncertain future. Ten Hag’s decision to give him another opportunity suggests that there is still hope for Sancho to prove himself at Old Trafford.
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