As Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his squad, Manchester United enjoys a significant advantage in the race for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
How far along is Sofyan Amrabat’s transfer to Manchester United?
According to the Italian publication Calciomercato, United and Barcelona are engaged in a “two-way” battle for Amrabat this summer, but the Red Devils have the upper hand due to Barcelona’s financial struggles.
The 26-year-old has reportedly said “goodbye” to the Serie A team in preparation for a potential move this summer, according to the report.
Fiorentina wants a fee of about €40 million (£34 million) for the midfielder, so Ten Hag wouldn’t have to spend a lot of money on him. However, this shouldn’t be a problem for the Old Trafford team.
Could Sofyan Amrabat be acquired by Manchester United this summer?
A few factors guarantee that United is leading the search for the Moroccan international. First off, Barcelona’s aforementioned financial issues might make them hesitant to pursue a transfer because United are in a much better financial situation.
Second, Ten Hag is familiar with the player from their time together at FC Utrecht between 2015 and 2017, during which he made 50 appearances and contributed to 11 goals.
Indeed, Amrabat’s brother recently asserted that the United manager is “charmed” by his former player, and this may be another reason for his possible summer transfer to the club.
The Moroccan is a dependable presence in the middle of the midfield. He is a great passer of the ball, as shown by his 90% pass success rate in Serie A last season, which places him second in the Fiorentina team. He also averages 59.3 touches per game, showing that he is equally comfortable with the ball in his hands.
However, it was his performances at the 2022 World Cup that made him famous, particularly in light of Morocco’s outstanding World Cup, which saw them become the first country from Africa to advance to the semifinals.
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He participated in all seven of the games in Qatar, recording an average rating of 6.83/10 and leading the team in accurate passes made per game, tackles made per game, and interceptions made per game while showcasing his passing and defensive skills on the biggest stage of all.
His performances in Qatar earned him the titles of “best central midfielder in the tournament” and “monster” from journalist Carlo Garganese, demonstrating just how effective he can be. Ten Hag should sign his former player as soon as possible.
