Fenerbahce are interested in acquiring Sofyan Amrabat, a former Manchester United player currently under contract with Fiorentina. Amrabat, a Moroccan midfielder, had a lackluster loan spell at Manchester United last season.
Although he made 30 appearances, he struggled to secure a regular starting spot, only consistently featuring in the lineup during the last month when injuries forced Casemiro into the defense.
One of Amrabat’s standout performances for United was in their FA Cup final victory against Manchester City, where he played the entire match. His energetic and determined display drew praise, with pundit Paul Scholes likening him to Gennaro Gattuso.
Despite this, Manchester United opted not to exercise the €20 million option to make his move permanent, as they are looking to bolster their midfield with other options.
Italian publication Corriere dello Sport reported that Amrabat has returned to Fiorentina but is not keen on staying. Fenerbahce is reportedly confident in securing his transfer, with Fiorentina demanding a €15 million fee. However, this price tag has deterred other interested clubs like Olympiakos and Galatasaray.
Fenerbahce has already made an offer of just over €10 million, indicating they are not far from meeting Fiorentina’s valuation.
From Manchester United’s perspective, they are unlikely to re-sign Amrabat, especially given Fiorentina’s preference for a permanent sale over another loan deal. Amrabat has expressed a desire to return to Old Trafford, but the chances appear slim.
United is currently in talks with Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte and is also linked with free agent Adrien Rabiot.
While Amrabat’s future remains uncertain, it’s possible he could still end up at Manchester United if other midfield deals fall through and no other clubs secure his signature.
This scenario would be more of a fallback option, a “marriage of convenience” as the transfer window progresses towards its end.
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