Man United risk fan frustration after including former player on midfield shortlist
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Manchester United are in the market for a new midfielder this summer.
The Red Devils have already made two signings — striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and centre-back Leny Yoro from Lille.
However, next on the list for Erik Ten Hag is a central midfielder, and while a lot is likely to hinge on Casemiro and Scott McTominay, both of whom could leave before the start of the season, recent speculation suggests United are drawing up a shortlist of targets.
The 20-time league winners, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS, held talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a possible deal to sign Manuel Ugarte. However, the Parisians’ refusal to budge on their £51 million asking price has seen the Red Devils walk away from negotiations and pursue alternative, more cost-effective, targets.
Man United considering re-signing former loanee
And according to a recent report from Sky Sports, United’s shortlist includes Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana, Real Socieded’s Martin Zubimendi, Burnley’s Sander Berge and most interestingly, former loanee and Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
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The Morocco international spent last season on loan at Old Trafford but a stop-start campaign saw the 27-year-old fail to impress.
Although held back by injuries and fitness-related issues, Amrabat started just 10 Premier League games last season — hugely disappointing for a player who impressed so much during the winter 2022 World Cup.
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes has also recently been linked with a summer move to United. United’s Midlands-based league rivals are believed to value the South American at around £38 million.
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