HERE WE GO: Jubilation currently ongoing at Carrington as Man United set to announce the signing of £40m world cup semi finalist, jersey number picked, medical schedule to hold today

Anticipation is growing at Carrington as Manchester United prepares to announce the signing of a World Cup semifinalist for £40 million. The player has chosen his jersey number, with his medical examination scheduled for today.

Meanwhile, Fenerbahce has shown interest in former Manchester United player Sofyan Amrabat, but Fiorentina, his current club, is hesitant to loan him back to Old Trafford. Amrabat, the Moroccan midfielder, spent last season on loan at Manchester United but didn’t make a significant impact. He appeared in 30 games for Manchester United, only securing a regular spot in the starting lineup towards the season’s end when Casemiro had to play in central defense due to injuries. Despite an overall underwhelming performance, Amrabat played a key role in Manchester United’s FA Cup victory over Manchester City, earning praise from Paul Scholes, who compared his performance to Gennaro Gattuso’s.

Manchester United has chosen not to exercise their €20 million option to make Amrabat’s move permanent as they look to strengthen their midfield with other players this summer. According to Corriere dello Sport, Amrabat has returned to Fiorentina but is eager to leave. Fenerbahce is reportedly interested in signing him, with Turkish sources confident of a deal. Fiorentina is asking for €15 million for Amrabat, deterring other potential suitors like Olympiakos and Galatasaray.

Jose Mourinho’s team has already offered just over €10 million, nearing Fiorentina’s asking price. Manchester United is unwilling to spend €15 million to bring Amrabat back, preferring a loan deal, which seems unlikely as Fiorentina aims to sell the 28-year-old.

Amrabat wishes to remain at Old Trafford, but his chances are slim. Manchester United is in talks with Paris Saint-Germain for Manuel Ugarte and linked with free agent Adrien Rabiot, who reportedly prefers a move to United.

However, if no one signs Amrabat and Manchester United struggles to secure a more expensive midfielder, the club and the Moroccan player might reach a last-minute arrangement by the end of August.