Nordin Amrabat confirmed offers from Barca and Man Utd for his brother

Sofyan Amrabat could currently be playing for Barcelona or Manchester United instead of Fiorentina. His brother Nordin, who plays for AEK Athens and is known in Spain for his past with Malaga, said this in statements shared between 'ESPN' and 'Voetbal Zone'. He also said that the Italian side's favourite destination was Xavi Hernandez's side, but no agreement was reached.

"Barca came with a loan offer for Sofyan two or three days before the market closed, but they were unable to include a compulsory purchase option and that was the end of it. Sofyan was very keen to go to Barca and very hopeful that the whole operation could happen because the 'Cules' did offer a good amount for the loan, but Fiorentina did not let him go," he said.

On the second, he said: "I can name three clubs that went for him in the last two or three days of the transfer window. Manchester United wanted a loan with an option to buy and Fiorentina turned it down." It seems that his owners would only welcome his departure if it took the form of a transfer. With a market value of 26.8 million euros, it is logical that they would want a substantial sum.

It should be remembered that Sofyan Amrabat gained fame, like some other players, as Cody Gakpo or Weghorst, at the World Cup in Qatar. In his case, he came to prominence with the Morocco national team, which surprised in the group stage and in the knock-out rounds, where they knocked out Luis Enrique's Spain. He played a key role in midfield.