Fenerbahce make €12m bid for Serie A midfielder amid Manchester United uncertainty

Sofyan Amrabat’s future is up in the air.

Despite having a mixed loan spell at Manchester United last season, the Morocco international could return to Old Trafford permanently even though the club already passed on the option to re-sign him earlier this summer. There is a belief that United could get him at a cheaper deal than what was previously agreed between the two clubs.

The 27-year-old defensive midfielder joined from Fiorentina on loan in the 2023 summer window after an impressive World Cup campaign with his national side.

Amrabat struggled through the season but we all witnessed an upturn in his form towards the latter stages of the competition. His performance against Man City was crucial in our bid to win the FA Cup at Wembley.

Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth still believes Amrabat could return to United this summer.

Sheth told GIVEMESPORT: “He [Amrabat] played a such a key role in the final few weeks of the season and started the FA Cup final, and he gives them that option when Erik ten Hag wants to switch the formation.

“He didn’t play an out-and-out striker, and he ended up playing this kind of like 4-2-4, or 4-2-2-2 formation with Amrabat playing a key role in that. And a lot of United fans were thinking, well, this is the reason that United brought Amrabat in.

“So you can’t rule that one out, either. And there are a couple of other names that have been bandied around that United are looking at, but I think whatever happens with their current midfielders will probably dictate what they can do in the market.”

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Fenerbahce want Amrabat

According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, as cited by Football Italia, Fenerbahce have made an ‘improved offer’ for Amrabat.

Fenerbahçe, Sofyan Amrabat için yaptığı teklifi 12 Milyon Euro’ya çıkardı.

💰 Fiorentina ise 15 Milyon Euro talep ediyor. pic.twitter.com/tFNl5OfBKe

— Fanatik (@fanatikcomtr) August 4, 2024

It is reported that Fenerbahce have tabled a fresh bid worth €12m for Amrabat, but it is ‘slightly below’ Fiorentina’s asking price.

Let us know in the comments section if you would like to see Amrabat back at United.

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