An update on Manchester United’s pursuit of Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has been made.

What’s new with Amrabat going to Manchester United?

The 26-year-old, who has also drawn the attention of Bayern Munich, is still a target for the Red Devils, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Germany. Erik ten Hag himself is claimed to have held “talks” with the former FC Utrecht player.

The transfer insider disclosed on Twitter that there was no definitive agreement with Manchester United for Sofyan Amrabat. Ten Hag has been in conversation with. He admires the athlete. It still exists.

But management at Amrabat is also keeping an eye on the situation at Bayern because they are aware that Tuchel is looking for a holding 6. Amrabat is included in Bayern’s list. #MUFC”

After acquiring their new number seven, Mason Mount, from rivals Chelsea, the Old Trafford team is reportedly exploring whether to bring in a second midfielder this summer, as the Manchester Evening News revealed last month.

The calibre of Sofyan Amrabat?

Given the probable availability of players like Fred, Scott McTominay, and Donny van de Beek, as well as the injury-related absence of young sensation Kobbie Mainoo, it is understandable why Ten Hag would want to bolster his midfield before the September transfer window closes.

Amrabat was previously coached by Ten Hag, who saw the Netherlands-born, Moroccan international record ten assists in just 50 games. As a result, the United manager will undoubtedly know what to expect from a player who was also called a “colossus” during last year’s World Cup due to his impressive play.

According to writer Carlo Garganese, the 6-foot-1 superstar was perhaps the “best centre midfielder in the tournament” after helping the Atlas Lions get to the last four and became the first country from Africa to do so.

The imposing gem, who CIES Football Observatory values at just €10m (£9m) but who has recently shown for both club and country, could very well be a quality addition to Ten Hag’s ranks. The move could be especially advantageous for those behind him in the backline, including Lisandro Martinez.

The latter player has made quite a splash since joining from Ajax a year ago; colleague Luke Shaw calls the Argentine a “absolute monster” for his no-nonsense, tough-tackling style.

The World Cup winner stands out among his European counterparts for composure on the ball, ranking in the top 11% for successful take-ons per 90, displaying his talent for driving forward from deep. The 5 foot 9 machine is also notable for his poise off the ball.

Amrabat’s acquisition could therefore enable Martinez to sprint into advanced positions knowing that he has a defender in place to protect him. The Fiorentina star isn’t typically someone who looks to join the attack; in fact, he ranks in the bottom 34% for touches made in the attacking penalty area per 90, which is why he could benefit from the addition of Amrabat.

Amrabat, a former player for Club Brugge, is also a willing recipient of the ball from the centre backs as he consistently ranks in the top 5% for pass completion and the top 8% for progressive passes per 90. Amrabat is also known for trying to control the tempo of games.

Martinez and company would also benefit from the midfielder’s willingness to pitch in and assist those behind him. The £32k per week destroyer averaged two tackles and interceptions per game in Serie A last season, and according to ESPN’s Steve Nicol, he even “caught [Kylian Mbappe]” with a spectacular recovery tackle against France in Qatar.

According to Moroccan writer Amine El Amri, Amrabat is a genuine “raging bull,” similar to the “monster” Martinez, making him a threat to Ten Hag’s side as another destructive and imposing force.