‘World class’ midfield ‘engine’ keeps two European giants on hold as he awaits United’s call to seal dream move

Just like last summer, Sofyan Amrabat is anxiously awaiting a call from Manchester United.

Knowing that the club is actively looking for a cheap midfielder, Amrabat has put Turkish giants Fenerbach and Galatasaray on hold until he gets confirmation whether he will return to Old Trafford, according to Corriere dello Sport.

The 27-year-old ‘engine’ spent the entire 2023/24 season at United, making 30 appearances in all competitions, 17 of them as a starter. His final – and perhaps most memorable – appearance in red came when he was crowned FA Cup champions after playing the full 90 minutes of the Reds’ triumph at Wembley.

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United have already turned down the chance to sign Amrabat permanently

However, INEOS directors decided not to activate Amrabat’s £21.4m buy-out clause, meaning he has now returned to parent club Fiorentina and begun preparations for the upcoming term.

The Florence club are reportedly seeking a lower fee if they part ways with the player, who was previously deemed “unreliable”. ‘world class’ by his national coach Walid Regragui – before the deadline.

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