A former Manchester United player may be poised for a return to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag finalizes his squad for the upcoming season.Recent reports suggest that Manchester United might be looking to re-sign a past player. The new INEOS ownership, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has already made significant moves in the transfer market, including securing Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro.
Despite some recent setbacks in their transfer efforts, Manchester United has the chance to bring back a familiar face in what could be seen as a ‘dream’ deal.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano mentioned to GIVEMESPORT that Sofyan Amrabat could be a viable option for United if their pursuit of Manuel Ugarte does not succeed. Ugarte, currently with Paris Saint-Germain, has been a target for United, but the asking price has reportedly been prohibitive.
While alternatives like Youssouf Fofana have been considered, Amrabat is waiting to see what unfolds in the coming weeks, with a possible return to Manchester United on his mind.
TEAMtalk has described the potential move as a ‘dream’ for Amrabat, whereas FourFourTwo views him as a fallback option. If United were serious about Amrabat, they would have activated his £20 million release clause last season.
Should United decide to pursue Amrabat, they would need to restart negotiations. The interest in other players like Fofana and Sander Berge suggests that United might not revisit the Amrabat option. The 27-year-old’s current market value is around €22 million, and his contract with Fiorentina expires next summer.Manchester United’s transfer activities have indeed been dynamic, with the new INEOS ownership under Sir Jim Ratcliffe making significant moves. However, their pursuit of certain targets, such as Manuel Ugarte from PSG, has hit obstacles due to high asking prices.
In this context, Sofyan Amrabat has emerged as a potential alternative. While United had the opportunity to sign him last season, they chose not to activate his £20 million release clause. Now, with his contract at Fiorentina expiring next summer and his market value around €22 million, Amrabat could be a cost-effective option to strengthen United’s midfield.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has noted that Amrabat remains a viable option if other pursuits, like that of Ugarte, fail. However, it seems United is also exploring other midfield options, including Youssouf Fofana and Sander Berge, which might suggest that Amrabat is more of a fallback rather than a primary target.
TEAMtalk has referred to the possibility of bringing Amrabat back as a “dream” move, reflecting his potential value to the squad. However, it remains to be seen if United will prioritize him or continue to pursue other options in the transfer market.
