Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been handed a significant increase in his pursuit of Fiorentina star Sofyan Amrabat. The midfielder has reportedly turned his nostril up on the prospect of becoming a member of bitter rivals Liverpool, with the Red Devils boss eager to place the cherry on high of an thrilling deal by stitching up a wholesome low cost.

Amrabat has been a family title since he starred ultimately 12 months's World Cup with Morocco. Tailed by high golf equipment ever since, United are anticipated to make a transfer for the 26-year-old earlier than the tip of the summer season switch window.

Ten Hag and co are at present believed to be prioritising a striker, with Atalanta teenager Rasmus Hojlund closely linked. Once that's ticked off the Dutchman's to-do checklist, a brand new midfielder could possibly be subsequent by the door.

United reportedly have to shift gamers of their very own earlier than swooping for Amrabat, with Fred and Donny van de Beek deemed the almost definitely to depart.

And whereas Ten Hag might have felt susceptible to different golf equipment transferring in on Amrabat within the meantime, his nerves may have been eased by Corriere claiming that Liverpool's latest method was rejected by the participant.

Amrabat has 'said yes' to the Red Devils and seemingly has his coronary heart set on a transfer to Old Trafford. Fiorentina are asking for £26million, and United might rub salt in Liverpool's wounds by negotiating a fair cheaper charge.

Speaking forward of final week's pre-season conflict with Arsenal, Ten Hag refused to rule out the potential for a Premier League title bid subsequent marketing campaign. "We want to win every game and we have shown in last season we can beat all the teams," he stated.

"Now we have to do it on a consistent basis so that is absolutely one of our objectives to be more consistent then we will see. We want to play at a higher level, raise the bar, lift the demands and we will see. It's a strong competition but we can beat any club."