Sofyan Amrabat | signs for United on loan

[TheReligion]

Having a very good World Cup more than holding his own in the middle of the park against some of the very best.

Box to box midfielder with a good engine, combative style of play and the ability to carry the ball progressively.

He’s 26 years old and currently playing for Fiorentina but following his performances is being linked with a move to the PL after the tournament. Liverpool and Arsenal named as front runners for a few of £26m.

Conte and Spurs were close to signing him a year ago but it never materialised.

What’s does the Caf think?

 

[Davie Moyes]

I've been very impressed. Especially considering I'd never heard of him or seen him play before.

 

[Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber]

A defensive beast for sure

 

[ThinkTank@Cafe]

He played for QPR IIRC.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Can he stop running at some point?

 

[Annihilate Now!]

He played for QPR IIRC.

Different Amrabat no? The one that was at Watford?

 

[Tarrou]

what a performance

 

[TheReligion]

Different Amrabat no? The one that was at Watford?

Yeah it’s not him.

 

[ThinkTank@Cafe]

Different Amrabat no? The one that was at Watford?

Yes. But no. Adel Taraabt. Moroccan as well.

 

[MDFC Manager]

Has a big engine, keeps running and running. Worth a look for sure

 

[hobbers]

Big upgrade on McFred

 

[darioterios]

Former ETH player am I right?

 

[ThinkTank@Cafe]

For £26 million worth trying.

 

[TheReligion]

Big upgrade on McFred

Would be worth a look at the right price.

Would he start with Casemiro though is the question?

 

[The Corinthian]

He’s been class the whole tournament.

 

[ThinkTank@Cafe]

Would be worth a look at the right price.

Would he start with Casemiro though is the question?

Seems like ideal pair stylistically. The guy makes runs and excellent under pressure. Upgrade of Eriksen in terms of physicality and mobility.

 

[Red Star One]

Yes. But no. Adel Taraabt. Moroccan as well.

He probably meant Nordin Amrabat that played for Watford - when I saw Morocco in their first group stage game against Croatia I also though it's this lad and wondered how he still makes the team being so old but it was obviously Sofyan that is having a stellar tournament so far.

 

[acolyte]

Different Amrabat no? The one that was at Watford?

The Watford one was this one's older brother.

 

[Red Shorts]

Yeah that valuation will no longer be valid. Double it at least and I see him getting a big move now

 

[Davie Moyes]

He probably meant Nordin Amrabat that played for Watford - when I saw Morocco in their first group stage game against Croatia I also though it's this lad and wondered how he still makes the team being so old but it was obviously Sofyan that is having a stellar tournament so far.

I think Nordin is his brother.

 

[Red Star One]

I think Nordin is his brother.

Yes, a lad above just pointed that out and I didn't know it! I'd guess Sofyan follows his footsteps and comes to Premier League soon enough with games like this

 

[Scandi Red]

One of the standout players in this world cup. He's really impressed me.

26 years is relatively young for a DM/CM, so he's 100% getting picked up big a big team soon.

 

[hobbers]

Would be worth a look at the right price.

Would he start with Casemiro though is the question?

Could do, and then it would be Bruno or Eriksen for the last spot in the middle.

Having those 4 plus McTominay for 3 positions would be pretty strong.

Fred the obvious one to cut loose.

 

[RedDevilRoshi]

Former ETH player am I right?

Yeah I think he played under him at Utrecht

 

[FreakyJim]

He's playing like he's on some potent mix of steroids and horse placenta.

 

[Adnan]

I didn't watch the game, but the 22 year old midfielder for Morrocco, Azzedine Ounahi is getting a lot of praise.

He seems like a player who can carry the ball and maintains poise with a final pass.

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[fallengt]

Can performce well under pressure
Just get him or pump his price tag to chase Liverpool away

 

[LARulz]

Should look at a few if them. Almost all had a great engine, technique and kept calm under all sorts of pressure

 

[Cathy Ferguson]

I didn't watch the game, but the 22 year old midfielder for Morrocco, Azzedine Ounahi is getting a lot of praise.

He seems like a player who can carry the ball and maintains poise with a final pass.

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Very impressed by him. Great stamina and he can carry the ball from midfield. Will be much cheaper than Bellingham and only 22.

 

[Oranges038]

Has a double barrel girls name. Do not want.

 

[Ekeke]

No. He's okay for Fiorentina. Works hard for Morocco but not good enough for us

 

[Lash]

I didn't watch the game, but the 22 year old midfielder for Morrocco, Azzedine Ounahi is getting a lot of praise.

He seems like a player who can carry the ball and maintains poise with a final pass.

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Think he might be a product of the whole team performing well. Given I've only seen a few performances from him with Angers, but certainly didn't stand out this much. Definitely got clear ability, but I'd be cautious with him based of this tournament.

 

[DarkXaero]

Amrabat has been one of the best players in this tournament. No idea how he is at club level though.

 

[Sea-Cow]

I didn't watch the game, but the 22 year old midfielder for Morrocco, Azzedine Ounahi is getting a lot of praise.

He seems like a player who can carry the ball and maintains poise with a final pass.

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I was impressed by this lad's engine and he still looked fresh even at the end of 120 minutes of running his socks off. But, he also dribbled straight out of bounds multiple times.

I am curious how he does at club level.

 

[troylocker]

No thanks. Decent player who had a couple of great performances in the WC, but is not the level required to elevate us to the next level in the PL.

 

[red_de_pologne]

A firm no to World Cup break out players, he'll go back to being a decent midfielder for Fiorentina after tomorrow.

 

[Okey]

Not usually a good idea to target a player based on world cup performances alone. Amrabat's body of work is way below what we've seen these last couple of weeks. He's playing out of his skin at this tournament, rather than being a great player hitherto unknown. Way below the level we need. That said, I hope Liverpool bite. Between him and Nunez, the hilarity would be worth it.

 

[Red Pumpkin]

No thanks. Decent player who had a couple of great performances in the WC, but is not the level required to elevate us to the next level in the PL.

It would be stupid to recruit Amrabat when you already have Casemiro, agree on that. Would he be able to improve you? Definitely. He is like Essien in his prime, look at those thighs and also look at how he waits for the opposing player trying to control the ball before he intercepts.

A firm no to World Cup break out players, he'll go back to being a decent midfielder for Fiorentina after tomorrow.

It depends. In the right setting tactically and with responsibility afforded to him he could be world class. In a less optimal setting he could be good but not at the same level. Kind of like James, Thiago or Coutinho, three of the best players of the last 20 years who have had ups and downs I believe Amrabat might need the keys to the team in order to thrive.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

I'll stick my neck out and say in 2/3 years time he'll be regarded as one of the best DM's in the world.

 

[Swoobs]

Would snap at any offers above 50m to be honest.