Sofyan Amrabat's Shocking Omission from Fiorentina Squad Sparks Manchester United Transfer Speculation

Manchester United's pursuit of Sofyan Amrabat has hit a roadblock as the midfielder has been excluded from Fiorentina's lineup against Rapid Vienna in the Europa Conference League on Thursday. Amrabat, the Moroccan midfielder, did not accompany the team to Austria and is currently engaged in separate training sessions in Florence.

He is understood to have had his head turned by interest from other clubs and is not in the right frame of mind to play in the Conference League play-off first-leg fixture.

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Amrabat has been left out of the Fiorentina squad

United has been interested in Amrabat for a considerable amount of time and is currently considering making a move for him. They have not excluded the possibility of signing a new central midfielder even if there are no outgoing players before the deadline.

Similarly, Liverpool has shown a keen interest in Amrabat. As reported by Sky in Italy, they have had discussions with Fiorentina through intermediaries earlier this summer. They are also actively searching for a player in his position before the deadline.

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Amrabat remains a crucial component in Fiorentina's plans for the upcoming season. However, the club will likely entertain offers in the range of £17m to £21m (€20m to €25m), should any come forth.

Amrabat's contract at Fiorentina expires next summer but the club have an option to extend it until 2025.

Qatari £5bn Man Utd bid still on table but concerns Glazers won't sell

Sheikh Jassim's desire to acquire Manchester United persists, with his £5bn bid for the club still being considered.

However, insiders related to the Qatari bid have expressed doubts about the progress of the deal, citing the Glazer family's uncertainty regarding their willingness to sell.

Sheikh Jassim placed five bids to acquire United, with his latest offer being a debt-free deal to purchase the entire club 11 weeks ago, on June 7th.

Meanwhile, British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has submitted competing bids to acquire 69 percent of the club currently owned by the Glazer family, intending to conduct a phased takeover.

The bid team of Sheikh Jassim is aware of the reports suggesting his proximity to the purchase of Manchester United. However, he maintains that his stance on the matter remains unchanged. Sheikh Jassim has no plans of withdrawing his interest, but it ultimately lies in the hands of the Glazers to determine whether they truly intend to sell the club.

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