Mason Greenwood axe sees Man Utd change transfer strategy with deal for long-time target Sofyan Amrabat in doubt
MANCHESTER UNITED are still weighing up a deal for Sofyan Amrabat.
The Morocco World Cup star was on the Red Devils radar earlier this summer.
Italians Fiorentina want £34million for the midfielder, 27, who has a year left on his contract.
United boss Erik ten Hag worked with Amrabat between 2015 and 2017 at Utrecht in the Netherlands.
But his main transfer target is a striker, following United’s decision to axe Mason Greenwood.
The club also need to raise funds to meet Financial Fair Play regulations having spent almost £370m under Ten Hag.
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They still hope defender Harry Maguire will go to West Ham in a £30m deal but he is holding out for a £15m pay-off.
United have been strongly linked with a move for Amrabat since last year's World Cup.
The midfielder impressed as one of Morocco's key man during their historic run to the semi-finals.
He also made 49 appearances for Fiorentina across all competitions as they reached the Europa Conference League final and finished eighth in Serie A.
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However, despite their long-standing interest in Amrabat, United could still miss out on signing him.
The Red Devils were handed a blow last week as Fiorentina director Daniele Prade hinted United are unable to bid for him.
Prade told the club's YouTube channel: "The situation is clear, he wants to join a top club and we want to satisfy him.
"But if we receive no offers, he will stay with us. We don't have a player like him in the team."
Meanwhile, Liverpool have also been eyeing a move for the former Feyenoord man.
