Sofyan Amrabat will 'feel insulted' at Man Utd after being snubbed by Ten Hag | OneFootball

Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat hasn't made the impact that many would have expected at Old Trafford and journalist Dean Jones has discussed with GIVEMESPORT how the Morroco international might be feeling after Kobbie Mainoo started ahead of him.

The Red Devils did everything they could to prise Amrabat away from Fiorentina during the summer transfer window, but Erik ten Hag hasn't given him a lot of chances to impress this campaign. United signed Amrabat on an initial loan deal from the Serie A side, paying £8.5m to bring him in temporarily. The Manchester club can secure his signature on a permanent basis for a fee of £21.4m, as per Sky Sports.

What the future holds for Amrabat remains to be seen, but you'd imagine he's not fully set on signing a long-term deal unless he can be guaranteed regular minutes under ten Hag for the remainder of the campaign.

As it stands, it wouldn't make an awful lot of financial sense to sign Amrabat. Against Everton, 18-year-old Mainoo started ahead of him, producing an excellent performance with Amrabat on the bench. According to the Daily Star, as it stands, ten Hag isn't planning to exercise the buy option in Amrabat's contract to turn his loan move into a permanent one. The 27-year-old hasn't done enough to warrant a regular place in the side.

Jones previously told GIVEMESPORT that ten Hag must be disappointed with the level of performance Amrabat has produced in a United shirt. The former Feyenoord midfielder has been limited to just 614 minutes in all competitions, as per Transfermarkt.

Jones has also told GIVEMESPORT that the signing of Amrabat mirrors whatever happens when the club make high-profile additions. Jones names the likes of Antony and Jadon Sancho, who have both flattered to deceive since arriving at Old Trafford. It will be interesting to see what happens with the Morrocan star in the next few months. Ten Hag and his recruitment team might be considering bringing in yet another midfielder if they feel Amrabat isn't up to the task.

Dean Jones verdict

Jones has suggested that he can't quite work out why Amrabat is struggling to start games at the moment, questioning whether there is an injury holding him back or he's not fulfilling expectations behind the scenes. The journalist adds that Amrabat could be feeling insulted that an 18-year-old is playing ahead of him and it should motivate him to cement a regular place in the starting XI under ten Hag. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jones said...

Ten Hag is eyeing a January replacement

Keeping Amrabat around for the remainder of the season as squad depth, considering the amount of injuries United have had, would probably be a smart move. However, if the Manchester club aren't going to consider securing his signature on a permanent deal, then finding a long-term replacement could be a priority.

Reports in Italy have suggested that Manchester United are considering a move for AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. The 25-year-old would likely be a ready-made midfielder to come in and be an option for ten Hag, whilst they also have two young targets lined up. Blackburn Rovers' Adam Wharton and Royal Antwerp youngster Arthur Vermeeren are also being considered by the Manchester outfit.