Man Utd ‘make £21.5m Sofyan Amrabat transfer bid as midfielder pulls out of big friendly and snubs Prem rivals’

SOFYAN AMRABAT has turned down interest from Liverpool in order to join Manchester United, according to reports.

The Red Devils are claimed to have made a £21.5million bid for the highly-rated star.

Amrabat, 26, impressed for Morocco at last year's World Cup in Qatar - putting himself on big clubs' radars around Europe.

But, according to Italian outlet , Amrabat has decided to join Man United following talks between the Red Devils and his entourage.

They add that Amrabat snubbed interest from the Red Devils' bitter rivals Liverpool, after the Reds made recent contact.

Fiorentina are demanding around £26million for their in-demand star.

But United chiefs are hoping to drive the price down, with Gazzetta claiming they have offered an initial £21.5m.

Amrabat has just one year remaining on his contract, although La Viola are believed to possess an option to extend it by a further 12 months.

Amid speculation surrounding his future, Amrabat is not expected to travel for Fiorentina's friendly against Red Star in Belgrade tomorrow.

The move has been further delayed by United's need to offload players before recruiting.

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Anthony Elanga has joined Nottingham Forest in a £15m deal.

While Dean Henderson is also expected to move to the City Ground, having played for Forest on loan last term.

Amrabat could replace Fred in United's midfield.

The Brazilian, who switched agents earlier this summer, is likely to leave Old Trafford this summer.

He has received interest from Fulham, while there are also believed to be potential suitors in Saudi Arabia.

Amrabat joined Fiorentina from Club Brugge in 2020.

He has gone on to play 107 times for La Viola, helping them to Coppa Italia and Europa Conference League finals last term.

The Moroccan ace has also excelled for his country, earning 49 caps and playing his part as they reached the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar.

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