£30k-a-week midfield ‘engine’ is prepared to snub United interest in favour of working with decorated manager

Among Manchester United’s summer midfield shortlist is one familiar face, who they’re seemingly keeping as an alternative to fall back on. 

It’s been widely speculated ever since he made the temporary move last summer that Sofyan Amrabat would jump at the chance to sign for United permanently, which remained an option throughout the majority of last season due to the buy clause inserted into his deal.

However, towards the closing stages of 2023/2024, speculation began to emerge suggesting that the club would opt against activating the £21.4 million option. He has since returned to Fiorentina for pre-season but remains a candidate if INEOS fail to adequately bolster Erik ten Hag’s midfield depth.

Pocketing a modest £30,000 per week, Amrabat could prove to be a low-cost addition to the team – especially given that the Serie A outfit are unlikely to set a high valuation after he just entered the final 12 months of his contract.

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Amrabat grows tired of waiting for United’s call

Yet, despite the Moroccan ‘engine’ deeming Old Trafford his dream move on deadline day last year, he won’t be waiting on their call this summer the same way he did in 2023. HITC – relayed by GiveMeSport – claims the player is attracted to the prospect of joining Fenerbache after they established their interest in recent weeks.

Sofyan Amrabat’s game by numbers vs. Chelsea:

92% pass accuracy

61 touches

45/49 passes completed

11 ball recoveries

5/7 ground duels won

3/3 tackles won

2/2 dribbles completed

1 key pass

Engine in midfield. 🚂 pic.twitter.com/vxNB1ovlP1

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) December 6, 2023

Now managed by the decorated Jose Mourinho, Amrabat could well thrive in his play style in a lesser-demanding league than the English top flight.