Barcelona Have Set Their Sights On This Manchester United Playmaker: Decent Fit For Barca? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Barcelona have set their sights on Manchester United playmaker Sofyan Amrabat. It has been stated that the Catalan club are eyeing a move for the Morocco international.

Amrabat’s Recent Form In The Premier League

Amrabat is having a decent campaign at Old Trafford but has struggled to earn a regular run of games in the Premier League. The 27-year-old has made 22 appearances for Man United this season but has failed to score or assist a goal across all fronts.

The Moroccan sensation has anchored the midfield with conviction by averaging 1.6 tackles, 0.4 interceptions and 0.9 clearances per game in the Premier League. He was even tidy with his ball distribution after completing 87.6% of his attempted passes in top-flight football (stats via whoscored).

Amrabat is under contract at Old Trafford until the end of his campaign. Hence, Barca could potentially snap him up on a free transfer at the end of this campaign.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Sofyan Amrabat of Manchester United during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at City Ground on February 28, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Is Amrabat A Decent Fit For Barcelona?

Amrabat is a solid tackler of the ball and can time his challenges to earn the ball back for his team inside his half. He usually clears the danger when the opposition are on the offensive and is a tidy passer of the ball as well. Amrabat is primarily a holding midfielder but can also function as a box-to-box midfielder or as a left-sided wide player if told to do so by his manager.

The Moroccan sensation has got a wealth of experience at the highest level and could be a real asset in Barcelona‘s squad in the coming seasons. We can expect him to bring more bite and steel to the Catalan club‘s midfield department.

Amrabat has what it takes to help Barca compete across all fronts over the next few years. At 27, he is about to enter his prime which makes him a good fit for Barcelona‘s needs at the moment.

Amrabat is good enough to help the Catalan giants compete for some major honours in the future. He is currently on an expiring contract at Man United, so it is a no-brainer for Barca to try and sign him on a free transfer at the end of this campaign.