According to a report from Liverpool Echo, the Merseyside club are making progress towards completing an agreement to acquire Fiorentina’s midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, with the player currently en route to Merseyside. Initially linked with a potential transfer to Manchester United, the Moroccan player’s trajectory now indicates that Liverpool are poised to secure him, dealing a blow to the Red Devils as the transfer window has less than two weeks left.
Amrabat’s Campaign With Fiorentina Last Season
In the 2021/2022 season, Amrabat faced challenges during his time with Fiorentina. However, in the following campaign, he made a strong comeback by gaining more playing time, particularly in the central areas of the pitch. As a defensive midfielder, he featured in 34 matches for the Italian team, providing a single assist. Despite this, he proved to be a crucial member of Vincenzo Italiano’s squad.
Amrabat’s performances were marked by reliability and consistency in the holding midfield role, averaging 1.3 tackles, 0.7 interceptions, and 0.6 clearances per game in Serie A. He also demonstrated excellent ball distribution skills, boasting an impressive pass completion rate of 89.8% in the Italian. top flight, as reported by whoscored.
Can Manchester United Boss Erik Ten Hag Find An Alternative?
Amrabat is a versatile midfielder who can play in a variety of positions, and he would have been a valuable addition to the United squad. The Moroccan midfielder is strong and athletic; he is good at winning the ball back. He is also a good passer of the ball and can create chances for his teammates. The Fiorentina ace is experienced at playing in the Champions League, which would have been a big plus for United.
Losing Amrabat to Liverpool would leave United short of options in midfield. They already have a lot of central midfielders, but they are all quite similar in terms of their playing style. Amrabat would have brought something different to the table, and he would have given the Red Devils more flexibility in their midfield.
With less than two weeks left in the transfer window, it will be difficult for Erik ten Hag to find a replacement for Amrabat. The Mancunian ginats may have to look for a player who is not as well-known, or they may have to pay a higher price for a player who is more established.
