Man Utd must cut losses on Fred to ensure Amrabat is available for Wolves opener
Fiorentina ace Sofyan Amrabat has given his go-ahead for a move to Manchester United after Erik ten Hag named him his top midfield target.
However, after parting with over £150 million to sign Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund, the Red Devils must raise funds to finance the Moroccan’s arrival.
While the stats show they are right to pursue Amrabat, the sales must take place first.
The Glazers’ reluctance to sell the Theatre of Dreams outfit has put a significant squeeze on United’s finances this summer, derailing ten Hag’s bid to overhaul his squad.
Amrabat’s arrival should cost Man Utd around £30m, hardly an excessive figure in today’s market, but the budget is running thin, hence the need to release one midfielder.
Fred has emerged as the likeliest candidate to make room for the 26-year-old’s proposed transfer to Old Trafford, with Galatasaray reportedly keen on taking the Brazilian to
Man Utd paid Shakhtar Donetsk £52m to land the 30-year-old in 2018, but there’s no chance they can recoup that sum this summer for various reasons.
However, after parting with over £150 million to sign Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund, the Red Devils must raise funds to finance the Moroccan’s arrival.
While the stats show they are right to pursue Amrabat, the sales must take place first.
The Glazers’ reluctance to sell the Theatre of Dreams outfit has put a significant squeeze on United’s finances this summer, derailing ten Hag’s bid to overhaul his squad.
Amrabat’s arrival should cost Man Utd around £30m, hardly an excessive figure in today’s market, but the budget is running thin, hence the need to release one midfielder.
Fred has emerged as the likeliest candidate to make room for the 26-year-old’s proposed transfer to Old Trafford, with Galatasaray reportedly keen on taking the Brazilian to Istanbul.
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