Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat, with Tottenham Hotspur also said to be interested in the midfielder.
The 26-year-old became the centre of attention at last year's World Cup in Qatar, helping Morocco beat Spain and Portugal in the knockout stages, before his side lost in the semi-finals to France.
Amrabat also had an eventful season in club football, with Fiorentina reaching the final of the Europa Conference League, however the Viola lost out to West Ham United during the showpiece match in Prague.
The midfielder played 29 times for Vincenzo Italiano's men in Serie A last season - with 24 of those being from the start - however the club finished eighth, missing out on European football entirely.
Despite this, Amrabat could be handed the opportunity to play football on the continental stage next term - according to talkSPORT - with Manchester United keeping tabs on the player as they look to add to their engine room.
© Reuters
It is understood that Erik ten Hag's Red Devils are monitoring the Moroccan, but they would like to complete the signings of Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund first before moving onto potential midfield targets.
United are hopeful that they can complete a deal for the Cameroonian stopper with Inter Milan before the end of the week, reacting to the departure of David De Gea after over a decade at the club.
The return of Wout Weghorst to parent club Burnley has left a gap in Ten Hag's central-striking options, and Atalanta BC forward Hojlund is United's current target to replace the towering Dutchman.
With Amrabat's terms at Stadio Artemio Franchi running out in the summer of 2024, the report claims that Man United could be able to secure the services of the midfielder for a relatively low cost.
There is believed to be interest elsewhere in the Premier League for the 26-year-old, with the player's brother suggesting that Tottenham could be admirers of his sibling.
© Reuters
Ange Postecoglou is looking to mould his Lilywhites squad into one which can climb back into the European places next season, with the club already adding the quality of attacking midfielder James Maddison from Leicester City.
Jose Mourinho is also said to be keen on Amrabat after coming up against the player during his time as Roma manager, and the former Man United and Spurs boss may look to lure him to Parc des Princes if he becomes the next Paris Saint-Germain coach in the future.
Amrabat has featured 107 times for Fiorentina since making the switch from fellow Serie A club Hellas Verona in August, scoring just once so far - the World Cup star has only netted on six occasions in his entire senior career.
Manchester United begin their pre-season schedule with a friendly against fierce rivals Leeds United on Wednesday afternoon - a game in which Mason Mount could make his debut for the Red Devils.
