Saudis still trying to HIJACK Man Utd transfer

Carlo Garganese

6 Aug 2023 10:32 BST
3 min read

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United — © ProShots/FootballTransfers

Al-Ahli have still not given up hope of hijacking Manchester United’s deal to sign Sofyan Amrabat.

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Transfer journalist Rudy Galletti reports that the Saudis are still pushing hard to sign Amrabat but have given the Fiorentina midfielder a deadline of Monday to give his okay to the move.

Man Utd are still considered favourites to sign Amrabat but are unable to place a bid until they sell Fred and/or Scott McTominay.

Fiorentina are asking for €30 million and La Repubblica reports that United are expected to make an offer of €25m plus add-ons.

Manchester Utd have already agreed personal terms with the Moroccan on a multi-year contract worth between €4-4.5 million per season.

FootballTransfers' Jacque Talbot reported recently that Amrabat is now Erik ten Hag's priority target this summer.

United have enjoyed an impressive start to the summer transfer window, already signing Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund.

Amrabat brilliant in 2022-23

Amrabat enjoyed a brilliant 2022-23 season, playing a pivotal role in Fiorentina reaching two cup finals; the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Amrabat was arguably the best midfielder at World Cup 2022, playing a crucial role for a Morocco team that stunned everyone in reaching the quarter-finals

The 26-year-old produced a series of dominant performances in the centre of midfield as Morocco knocked out Belgium from the group stages, and then Spain in the last-16 and Portugal in the quarter-finals.

Morocco were finally beaten in the semis by France, before losing the third and fourth place playoff to Croatia.