Chelsea plot £20m swoop as Amrabat’s future hangs in the balance
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There are questions marks over the future of several Manchester United players, despite their surprise FA Cup final win over Manchester City at the weekend. There remains some doubt over whether former Ajax manager Erik Ten Haag will remain in charge next season – and one of his signings is also unsure whether he will be handed a chance to extend his time with the 13-time Premier League champions.
Sofyan Amrabat joined the Red Devils on a season-long loan from Serie A club Fiorentina last summer and he revealed he is still to hold talks over whether that could become a permanent move.
The 3AM Verdict: Amrabat has shown signs of serious improvement in recent weeks – but it should be said the vast majority of his loan spell at Manchester United has been underwhelming. There are some difficult decisions to be taken by the Old Trafford hierarchy this summer – but not converting his loan switch into a permanent move seems to be more straightforward.
Not having a manager is doing little to stop Chelsea pressing on with their attempts to strengthen their squad.
Despite their thoughts being on Mauricio Pochettino’s successor, Chelsea are still pressing ahead with their transfer plans according to The Sun and that is set to lead to a £20m offer for Burnley and England Under21s goalkeeper James Trafford.
The former Manchester City stopper joined the Clarets last season but struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League.
That has not put off Chelsea, and the Daily Mail claim they’re ahead of Newcastle United in the race to sign Trafford.
The 3AM Verdict: It is difficult to judge Trafford on what has been a challenging season at Burnley. Before his move to Turf Moor, the youngster was showing some very promising signs and he remains a firm favourite within the England set-up at the moment. A move, at the right price, could be a shrewd long-term move for any willing suitor.
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