Man Utd to decide on future of £17m midfielder next week, player 'dreams' of Old Trafford return - Romano
Manchester United are planning to make a decision on Sofyan Amrabat next week, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Amrabat spent the previous campaign on loan with the Old Trafford outfit and ‘dreams’ of returning to United.
The Red Devils still have the option to buy the midfielder for £17 million available. The internal decision about the transfer will be made by next week.
Morocco International is eagerly awaiting United’s move and is prepared to bid farewell to Fiorentina.
Amrabat moved to the Theatre of Dreams on transfer deadline day last summer after putting on impressive displays at the Qatar World Cup.
Despite multiple clubs vying for his signature, he chose United.
Unfortunately, his stint in England didn’t live up to expectations as he struggled to adapt to the Premier League’s intense pace and physicality.
The midfielder managed just 21 appearances in the English top flight, failing to register any goals or assists.
The emergence of Kobbie Mainoo decreased his game time as well.
Erik ten Hag showed immense faith in Amrabat by starting him in the FA Cup final.
He rewarded this trust by delivering a masterclass performance against Manchester City and helped his side to win the domestic cup trophy.
United also have Paris Saint-Germain star Manuel Ugarte and Benfica ace Joao Neves on their shortlist.
While a transfer for Neves seems unlikely, Ugarte appears to be a more probable target.
United would ideally want to add both Ugarte and Amrabat to their ranks.
Casemiro endured a terrible 2023/24 season and Christian Eriksen could also leave Theatre of Dreams.
Donny van de Beek has already completed his permanent transfer to La Liga side Girona.
The arrival of Ugarte and Amrabat would surely boost United’s midfield department but their transfers hinge on the funds the club can raise this summer.