Man United are “confident” of completing deals for Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui before 31st August, sources have told Football Insider.

Man United are “confident” of completing deals for Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui before 31st August, sources have told Football Insider.

 

 

Man United are looking to offload Aaron Wan-Bissaka before they can complete a deal for Mazraoui, but Football Insider revealed his exit has faced further delays.

 

Meanwhile, Bayern are looking to sign a replacement for De Ligt before sanctioning his exit as they are reluctant to weaken their squad.

 

Sources say United remain confident that both players will sign before the transfer deadline, but there is still work to do on both deals.

 

Man United pushing to complete Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui deals

Man United are looking to end the transfer window with a flurry of incoming deals in an attempt to improve upon last season’s disappointment.

 

Ten Hag’s side finished the season in eighth place, qualifying for Europe only through their FA Cup win, and are desperate to improve this season.

 

This has meant they are prepared to go big in the transfer market after Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee were signed for a combined £88million.

 

The boss also remains keen to revisit players who featured in his Ajax side, with De Ligt and Mazraoui likely to follow Antony, Andre Onana and Lisandro Martinez to Old Trafford.

 

 

Bayern, meanwhile, failed to win a trophy last year, and are reluctant to weaken their squad, leading to further delays around the players’ exits.

 

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Another new centre-back and a right-back have emerged as a priority despite Yoro’s arrival, as United are keen to renovate a defence which conceded 58 league goals last season.

 

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Jose Mourinho, Sofyan Amrabat

Jose Mourinho wants to sign Sofyan Amrabat for Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce are reportedly the club who are closest to the transfer of Sofyan Amrabat, with Fiorentina expected the sale to be done soon, despite the midfielder’s desire to join Manchester United.

 

Amrabat spent an underwhelming season at Old Trafford last time out. During his loan period, he played just 21 Premier League games, and some of those were spent at left-back, despite the Fiorentina man being a midfielder.

 

United had the option to sign him permanently at the end of the campaign, but decided that he was not worthy of a permanent deal.

 

However, since being unable to convince Paris Saint-Germain to sell Manuel Ugarte, it’s been reported United could decide to make the simple move to sign Amrabat.

 

But Fenerbahce could ruin that plan, with reports suggesting they are the closest team to a successful transfer for the midfielder.

 

It’s said they have offered more than £8.5million for him. And while Fiorentina want to make more in the region of £13million, the Serie A club expects the deal to be finalised soon.

 

If that happens, Jose Mourinho, who is the Fenerbahce boss, would be stopping his former side from getting a man that would help them out, amid their struggles to recruit in the midfield.

 

It would also be a transfer that goes against Amrabat’s initial desires. It has been reported that he is still holding out hope for United to come in, and is waiting for the opportunity to represent them again.

 

 

However, it has also been suggested that he would accept the chance to play under Mourinho, given he is one of the most decorated head coaches in history.

 

That he is willing to make that move and forget about the prospect of going back to United is another blow for the Red Devils.

 

They would be forced to look at other options in the midfield if Ugarte remains off the table and Amrabat is to slip through their fingers.

 

 

Amrabat Set To ‘Give Up’ On Man United Dream To Join Jose Mourinho’s Team

Sofyan Amrabat is prepared to accept a transfer to José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce and give up on his goal of playing for Manchester United.

 

 

Amrabat longs to rejoin Manchester United, the dominant team in the Premier League.

 

But the Fiorentina midfielder is reportedly ready to give up on his goal and sign for Fenerbahce, who will be playing for the first time under Jose Mourinho.

 

Amrabat had a fantastic World Cup 2022 with Morocco, and several elite clubs had him on their wishlist after his efforts at the international tournament.

 

Following his strong achievements for his nation and club, he was approached by several teams last summer to sign.

 

He ultimately decided to join to Old Trafford on a season-long loan with a buyout option.

 

Manchester United is still interested in him even if they chose not to exercise the purchase option in his loan agreement because they want to strengthen their midfield.

 

Amrabat has returned to his original club, but the Italian team is not where he will play in the future. The 27-year-old defensive midfielder has just 12 months left on his contract and Fiorentina is prepared to pay big money for him.

 

 

Since taking over as manager of the Turkish team, Jose Mourinho has brought in a number of elite players, reports Hard Tackle

 

The Portuguese manager is hoping to recruit the former Manchester United loanee during the transfer window with the support of the Fenerbahce board.

 

Amrabat is willing to move to Turkey and join Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, although he still has dreams of returning to Old Trafford.

Fenerbahce may have to pay him approximately £17 million for his services.