Man Utd seek speedy solution with midfield target as Ten Hag is made aware of important deadline
Manchester United and Fiorentina are hoping to find a solution in regards to Sofyan Amrabat by Monday according to the latest reports.
Erik ten Hag has already landed deals for Mason Mount and Andre Onana, although there is still more work to be done.
Signing a striker remains the priority for Man Utd this summer, but the club are also keen to strengthen their midfield department.
Fiorentina’s Amrabat has been a player of interest for several clubs and Man Utd have been leading the chase for his signature.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, both Man Utd and Fiorentina are looking to finalise Amrabat’s future by Monday, when the player is set to return to Florence.
While Ten Hag remains keen on the midfielder, Man Utd are yet to place an official bid for the 26-year-old.
“He [Amrabat] is also very attached to the team and to me too, we speak in English and we talk almost every day,” Fiorentina’s general manager, Joe Barone, told Sky Sports Italy.
“At the moment nothing official has arrived, I told him to come here concentrated because he is a Fiorentina player.
“He must have his head here and be ready for the start of the league, then if something comes we’ll evaluate it. We have an already very strong midfield department.”
According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal for Amrabat could hinge on Fred leaving the club this summer.
The Brazilian midfielder is under contract until 2024 and looks more than likely to leave this summer with several sides said to be interested.
“Fred is one player who would have to leave, and he has interest from Saudi clubs, Galatasaray, and other clubs in the Premier League,” Romano explained.
“Erik ten Hag knows that Amrabat is on the market and it could be one to watch but it’s not a priority, and also there is an awareness that Fiorentina are difficult to negotiate with, so he won’t come cheap. He’s one of a number of names on United’s list in that position.”
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