Breaking News: Liverpool Makes Move for Fiorentina's Midfield Sensation Sofyan Amrabat!

Sky in Italy reports that Liverpool have engaged in discussions with Fiorentina through intermediaries regarding the potential acquisition of Sofyan Amrabat. Throughout the summer, we at We News have consistently reported on Manchester United's interest in the Moroccan midfielder, who has previously worked under the guidance of Erik ten Hag at FC Utrecht.

However, it is becoming increasingly challenging for Manchester United to secure significant new additions during this transfer window.

Liverpool have shown a strong interest in bolstering their midfield this summer, as evidenced by the departures of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Arthur Melo. Unfortunately, their acquisitions have been limited to Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister.

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Liverpool are now shifting their attention to alternative midfield prospects following Chelsea's announcement of signing Reds targets Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia. Caicedo, a former Brighton midfielder, recently finalized a £115m transfer to Stamford Bridge, while Lavia is currently undergoing a medical examination ahead of his £58m move.

Both players chose Chelsea over Liverpool, who also agreed deals for the two midfielders, forcing the Reds to move on to other targets.

Analysis: Amrabat has Premier League attributes

Sofyan Amrabat played a crucial role in Morocco's historic journey to the semi-finals of the World Cup in Qatar. His impressive performances garnered admirers worldwide, including We football writers who selected him for our tournament team.

One standout moment was his incredible display of stamina as he matched Kylian Mbappe's pace and executed a precise tackle on the French superstar - a highlight that added to his already impressive reel. Throughout the competition, Amrabat showcased both physicality and skill on the ball, giving Morocco a strong presence in possession and ensuring defensive stability. Notably, he topped the World Cup charts for distance covered and recoveries.

He has demonstrated these skills throughout his time at Fiorentina in Serie A for a complete four seasons, and at the age of 26, he is entering his prime years. Considering his qualities, a move to the Premier League appears to be a logical progression for him.

While Manchester United seemed like a potential destination for Amrabat, the club now requires player sales in order to finance new signings. This presents an opportunity for Liverpool, who have lost out on Moises Caicedo to Chelsea and may also see Romeo Lavia join them instead of Anfield. Liverpool could take advantage of this moment and bring in a much-needed midfielder capable of winning balls in the center of the field.

Is Amrabat changing agents a sign that he wants to move?

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Amrabat took Fiorentina to the Europa Conference League final, as well as the World Cup semi-finals in December

We News' Dharmesh Sheth speaking on The Transfer Show:

"This is the player Manchester United have been interested in throughout the summer.

According to our colleague Gianluca Di Marzio in Italy, Amrabat has recently switched agents. Typically, when a player changes agents, it signifies their desire to secure a transfer. It is worth noting that Amrabat still has one year remaining on his current contract, with an option for an additional 12 months.

"Despite major departures not occurring, United remains interested and the question arises whether their spending is complete. The absence of significant players like Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay departing has hindered their ability to generate funds for other potential deals.

Manchester United initially identified three main targets - Andre Onana, Mason Mount, and Rasmus Hojlund - as they entered the market. However, returning to the market for additional signings might pose a challenge."

Liverpool has recently expressed their interest in Amrabat, which is not surprising considering their longstanding admiration for him. His brilliant performance for Morocco in the World Cup did not go unnoticed. It will be fascinating to witness the progress of this potential deal.

Carragher: Liverpool's window a mess, a joke and embarassing

Speaking on Monday Night Football, We' Jamie Carragher described Liverpool's summer as "an absolute mess, a joke and embarrassing" after missing out on Caicedo and Lavia.

Liverpool find themselves in a precarious position following the latest setback in the transfer market. The double transfer blow has left them in a difficult predicament, and there is a sense of desperation among both the club and its supporters. A prime example of this is their recent bid for Lavia, which jumped from £50m to £60m within a matter of days. The entire situation is nothing short of a chaotic mess and can only be described as a joke.

Liverpool's biggest issue lies in their long-standing knowledge of the need for midfield reinforcements since August of the previous season, a whole year ago. Thus, the lack of organization in addressing this matter is highly problematic.

The two players they acquired possessed buy-out clauses, leaving no room for negotiation or any significant efforts in finalizing the deals. Consequently, Liverpool's failure to secure substantial transfers has resulted in an embarrassing situation.

I will refrain from criticizing the owners for their willingness to pay a staggering £111m and shatter the transfer record. However, the handling of the situation, particularly the indecisiveness between signing Lavia and Caicedo, followed by a return to pursuing Lavia, is an utter debacle, a mockery, and quite shameful.