Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat would gladly remain in Serie A next season amid interest from Juventus, according to Sport Mediaset.
The Morocco international has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, but the club have yet to make a formal approach.
It is now reported that Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli would like to sign Amrabat after missing out on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Franck Kessie.
The 26-year-old is reportedly a top target for United manager Erik ten Hag, but Sport Mediaset claim that Amrabat would gladly continue in the Italian top-flight.
Fiorentina have made a request for €25 million plus add-ons for Amrabat. Juventus are currently dependent on player sales to sign the holding midfielder.
Man Utd should sign Amrabat ahead of Juventus
United have spent plenty during the current transfer window. They have made an outlay of €188 million to sign Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund.
Erik ten Hag may want more arrivals before the transfer deadline, but that could depend on player sales.
With Harry Maguire currently on the way out, the club are in a position to spend on a new centre-back. Benjamin Pavard is the priority target for the manager.
In our view, United could step up their interest in Amrabat as soon as they offload a couple of midfielders.
Fred has been touted to leave the Red Devils this week while Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay could also head for the exit door in the near future.
Once they recoup the required funds, United could lodge a formal bid for Amrabat, who has reportedly agreed personal terms in principle over a five-year deal.
Juventus are also admirers of him, but we believe Amrabat should make the move to Old Trafford with the opportunity to reunite with his former Utrecht head coach.
Ten Hag handed him his senior club debut at the Dutch outfit, and it has been reported that the Moroccan has a strong relationship with the 53-year-old.
United have another major advantage over Juventus with Champions League football. The Bianconeri won’t be involved in any European competition this season.
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