Football Today
·21 July 2024
Man Utd decide against signing £17m star, Erik ten Hag really ‘likes’ him – Fabrizio Romano
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·21 July 2024
Manchester United have made a crucial transfer decision regarding their midfield department.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United have informed Fiorentina that they will not trigger the £17 million buy option clause for Sofyan Amrabat.
Erik ten Hag ‘likes’ Amrabat and United are willing to discuss new terms to bring him back to Old Trafford.
The Morocco international spent last season on loan with the Red Devils and featured 30 times.
His stay at United was a rollercoaster, starting off below par but ending on a high note.
INEOS have made a couple of smart moves in the summer by signing Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro.
With Dan Ashworth and Omar Berrada on board, United hierarchy could try to re-sign Amrabat at a lower transfer fee.
While Amrabat is not the transformative player to elevate United into title challengers, he could still be a valuable squad member.
His versatility and tenacity make him a handy option for Ten Hag, especially in tough fixtures where depth is crucial.
The Dutchman preferred him over Casemiro for the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
This late resurgence has sparked interest in potentially renegotiating terms to bring him back to the Theatre of Dreams.
United are setting their sights on Paris Saint-Germain star Manuel Ugarte, who has reportedly already agreed to personal terms with the Premier League giants.
The French club is close to completing the signing of Joao Neves. His arrival could open the door for Ugarte to leave for United.
However, whether the Uruguayan international will join on loan or through a permanent deal is still unclear.
His arrival could also depend on Casemiro’s potential exit. The departure of the Brazilian ace will free up funds for United to sign Ugarte.