July 21st 2024.
Manchester United is eyeing a new deal with Fiorentina to secure the talents of Sofyan Amrabat. The Red Devils have informed the Italian club that they will not be utilizing their option to buy the midfielder for €20 million. Amrabat, who caught United's attention after his impressive performance for Morocco in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, joined the team on a season-long loan last September.
However, the 27-year-old struggled to make an impact in the Premier League during his first season and was mostly relegated to the bench. Despite this, he managed to make his way back into the starting lineup towards the end of the campaign and left a lasting impression with his display against Newcastle United and Brighton. He was particularly impressive in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, United had the option to make Amrabat's move permanent this summer, but they have decided not to pursue it. Nevertheless, the club is still interested in keeping the midfielder and is open to discussing new terms. United has already made two signings this summer, bringing in Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro from Bologna and Lille, respectively. However, they are still on the lookout for another center-back and a holding midfielder.
Meanwhile, Amrabat is expected to return to Italy as United sets their sights on Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. The Uruguayan is keen on making the switch to Old Trafford, with personal terms already agreed upon. Talks between United and PSG are ongoing, as the futures of some of their current midfielders remain uncertain. Among them is Casemiro, who has been made available for sale this summer. In fact, United has already rejected an offer from Fulham for Scott McTominay.
Another player who could potentially strengthen United's midfield is Christian Eriksen, who still has one year left on his contract with Inter Milan. The Danish international struggled to get regular game time under Erik ten Hag last season and could be on his way out. Aside from Ugarte, United is also keeping an eye on Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad and Spain.
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