FC Barcelona are reportedly in talks to sign ACF Fiorentina star Sofyan Amrabat despite claims that the midfielder wanted to join Liverpool.
According to journalist Gerard Romero, the La Liga giants are working on a deal to sign Amrabat on deadline day following a somewhat quiet January window for the Moroccan international, with the midfielder tipped to make a big move this month after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Amrabat was one of the breakout stars of the tournament, and according to Foot Mercato, the 26-year-old wanted a move to Liverpool amid interest from Jurgen Klopp’s side. However, it’s now Barcelona who appear to be in the driving seat for the Serie A star.
With CalcioMercato reporting that Amrabat is available for €40m (£35m), Xavi Hernandez’s side are seemingly working at pace to get a last-minute deal done for the Fiorentina man. And with Liverpool in desperate need of a midfielder, missing out on the African superstar will be a huge blow for the Reds.
Barcelona signing Amrabat will sting for Liverpool
Amrabat has looked prime for a huge transfer this January ever since the conclusion of the World Cup in December, and whilst rumours have been circulating for quite some time, it now looks like Barcelona have made their move to sign the midfielder on deadline day.
For Liverpool, though, this transfer will hurt the Premier League side given how strongly the Reds have been linked with Amrabat and how perfect a solution the Moroccan international would have bene for Klopp, with the German manager short of midfield options heading into the second half of the season.
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