Manchester United are in the process of negotiating a loan deal for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, as they look to add depth to their midfield.
Erik ten Hag, United’s manager, is well-known to Amrabat from their time together at Utrecht, making him his top target.
The club have accepted an offer for Donny van de Beek, opening the way for another midfielder, and Fiorentina have set an asking price of over £30 million.
Amrabat is currently training alone and his contract runs until 2024, with an option to extend for another year.
United may have to agree to an obligation to buy the player next summer in order to secure the loan.
Key Takeaways
– Manchester United has shown interest in signing Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina.
– Amrabat is the top target for Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, who has previously worked with him at Utrecht.
– United is aiming to secure a last-minute loan deal for Amrabat due to financial fair play restrictions.
– Negotiations are ongoing, and United may need to agree to an obligation to buy next summer to secure the loan.
Background on Manchester United’s Interest in Sofyan Amrabat
Manchester United have shown interest in signing Sofyan Amrabat, a midfielder currently playing for Fiorentina, as they look to strengthen their midfield. Manager Erik ten Hag has identified Amrabat as the ideal addition to the squad. The two have worked together before at Utrecht, and United have waited until the final days of the transfer window to formalize their interest.
They are aiming to secure a last-minute loan deal, however, Fiorentina initially demanded over £30 million for the player. Amrabat has rejected other offers and expressed his desire to join United, and due to financial fair play restrictions, a permanent deal is not possible. Amrabat has not played for Fiorentina this season due to uncertainty surrounding his future, and his contract with the team is set to expire in 2024.
Despite being linked with other midfielders, Amrabat remains Ten Hag’s top choice and United must act quickly if they want to secure the deal.
Negotiating a Loan Deal
Negotiating a loan deal, they are aiming to secure a last-minute agreement with Fiorentina. Initially demanding over £30 million, Fiorentina has now shifted focus to a loan agreement due to Manchester United’s financial fair play restrictions.
With Amrabat rejecting other offers and expressing his desire to only move to United, the club is now in a strong negotiating position. Amrabat’s current contract with Fiorentina is set to expire in 2024 and he will likely sign an extension before any loan agreement.
With no other offers on the table, Manchester United have the opportunity to secure a loan deal for Amrabat. Further negotiation will be required and United may need to agree to an obligation to buy the player next summer.
Amrabat’s Current Situation
Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future, Amrabat has not played for Fiorentina this season and has been training alone. His contract with Fiorentina expires in 2024 and includes an option to extend for an additional year.
It is likely that Amrabat will sign an extension before any loan agreement is reached. With no other offers on the table, a loan deal with Manchester United is a possibility. The club is waiting until the final days of the transfer window to formalize their interest in the midfielder.
Financial fair play restrictions mean that United cannot pursue a permanent deal, and they may need to agree to an obligation to buy next summer to secure the loan.
Amrabat as Ten Hag’s Top Target
Despite being linked with other midfielders, Erik ten Hag has made Sofyan Amrabat his top target. Talks for other potential signings, such as Ryan Gravenberch, are not progressing, and United needs to act quickly to secure the loan before the transfer window closes.
Amrabat’s signing would provide cover, competition, and support for Casemiro in United’s midfield. United is also working on other deals, including the signing of Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce and a potential emergency move for Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.
Due to financial fair play restrictions, United cannot pursue a permanent deal. Further negotiation is required, and United may need to agree to an obligation to buy next summer to secure the loan.
Amrabat has been training alone, and his contract with Fiorentina is set to expire in 2024.
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