David Ornstein has provided an update on Manchester United’s pursuit of Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina. The player has been linked with United throughout the transfer window but the process appeared to have slowed down recently. Now, towards the later stages of the window, the journalist has provided new details about the potential move.
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United to Finally Make a Move for Amrabat
🚨 Man Utd working on deal to sign Sofyan Amrabat. #MUFC hope to take Fiorentina midfielder on loan rather than permanent due to FFP. Ryan Gravenberch among other options but Morocco int’l top target. 27yo wants Old Trafford move @TheAthleticFC #Fiorentina https://t.co/eW4zNuDpkx
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 30, 2023
Red Devils to Offer a Loan Deal
The Old Trafford club is set to make a late move for the Moroccan midfielder after following him for the majority of the transfer window. According to Ornstein, the three-time Champions League winners will now look to sign the “extraordinary” midfielder on loan instead of a permanent deal. Reportedly, this decision has been taken by the club’s hierarchy keeping in mind the Financial Fairplay regulations.
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The reliable journalist wrote on his social media: “Man Utd working on deal to sign Sofyan Amrabat. Man Utd hope to take Fiorentina midfielder on loan rather than permanent due to FFP. Ryan Gravenberch among other options but Morocco int’l top target. 27yo wants Old Trafford move”
Erik ten Hag’s side’s need for a midfielder has been well-established. There have been multiple names in contention throughout the window, the latest being Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch. The Athletic’s writer revealed that despite their interest in the Dutch international, Amrabat remains the priority to bolster the midfield.
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Amrabat Desperate to Join United
According to reports, the Fiorentina man is keen on joining the Premier League giants this summer and is waiting for the move to be finalised since the end of June and will continue to wait till the transfer window shuts according to Fabrizio Romano. The Morocco international has made his intentions very clear and as a result, has rejected bids from other clubs this summer as he only wants to join the Red Devils.
The 27-year-old won’t be involved with the Italian side’s first team till a final decision is made. He has been left out of their squad for the upcoming match against Rapid Wein and according to reports, he won’t even train with the first-team players.
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