Former Manchester United captains Gary Neville and Roy Keane disagree that Bruno Fernandes' 'free role' given to him by Erik ten Hag is getting the best out of the attacking midfielder.
29.12.2023 - 21:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Sofyan Amrabat will not be returning to Fiorentina when the transfer market reopens, according to reports, amid reports that the Manchester United loanee is "unhappy" with his situation at Old Trafford.
United signed Amrabat on loan over the summer, completing their move for the midfielder just hours before the summer transfer window closed. He was brought in to provide competition and cover for Casemiro and boost the options available to Erik ten Hag in defensive midfield.
However, the Morocco international has been unable to make much of an impact so far. United do have an option to make his transfer permanent for a fee of €20million plus add-ons next summer.
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As things stand, that seems an unlikely prospect, especially given that Academy starlet Kobbie Mainoo has continued to emerge within the first-team squad this term. Reports from Italian publication Tutto Mercato state there is "no chance" Amrabat will head back to Fiorentina in January, though.
Amrabat has totted up 611 minutes over 10 appearances in the Premier League so far this campaign. He played for Ten Hag with Eredivisie side FC Utrecht during the 2015/2016 season.
Elsewhere, reports from Portuguese outlet O Jogo indicate Benfica are leading the race for Alvaro Fernandez and United would be open to selling the left-back for €7million next summer. The 20-year-old is currently on loan with La Liga side Granada after returning to Spain this summer.
Fernandez has made 13 appearances so far this season. He previously spent time with Preston in the Championship and has yet to make his senior debut for United.
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