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Football Digest: Man Utd with work to do after sluggish start<\/h3>\n

Erik ten Hag has made an ‘express request’ to Manchester United chiefs to complete a deal for Sofyan Amrabat amid interest from other clubs, according to reports. The Red Devils are said to be keen on improving their ranks in the engine room and have taken a liking to Amrabat, who has been tracked by several top clubs since excelling at the World Cup with Morocco.<\/p>\n

Amrabat will be out of contract at Fiorentina in just under a year’s time, meaning that he could potentially be sold for a cut-price fee this summer. However, United are not the only side keen on snapping him up, with Atletico Madrid also reported to be harbouring an interest.<\/p>\n

Ten Hag is desperate to bring Amrabat to Old Trafford in order to strengthen his midfield ranks, according to Sport. The Dutchman is said to have made an ‘express request’ to sign the 27-year-old, who he feels is the missing piece of the puzzle in United’s engine room.<\/p>\n

A deal could take some time for United, though, with the Red Devils reportedly needing to manage a few exits before adding new players to their squad. Atletico, meanwhile, are said to be closely monitoring the situation amid the possibility of Rodrigo De Paul moving to Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

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Al-Ahli are thought to have tabled a \u00a327.2million bid for De Paul, who has been one of Atletico’s most important midfielders over the last few years. However, the report adds that Amrabat could still be targeted by the Spanish giants even if De Paul ends up staying where he is.<\/p>\n

It remains to be seen whether United will eventually win the race for Amrabat, who is said to be valued at around \u00a325.5m by Fiorentina. He previously worked under Ten Hag during his time at Utrecht, grabbing 10 assists in 50 games under the guidance of United’s current boss.<\/p>\n

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Speaking in 2017, Ten Hag said of Amrabat: “Souf is imperturbable, unyielding. That is an additional quality. He will and must play, even if he has to go over five walls or through five walls, and even if he has to fight for it for weeks or months.”<\/p>\n

Amrabat has since established himself as a crucial player at Fiorentina, making over 100 appearances for the club since joining from Hellas Verona in 2020. He is also Morocco’s star man and was at his brilliant best as they reached the World Cup semi-finals last year, beating the likes of Portugal and Spain in the process.<\/p>\n

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