Sofyan Amrabat absent from Fiorentina squad amid Manchester United interest as Harry Maguire sent warning

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Amrabat absent

Sofyan Amrabat has been left out of the Fiorentina squad to face Newcastle United and Nice this weekend as speculation regarding his future intensifies.

The 26-year-old looks set to leave La Viola this summer amid interest across Europe, following a brilliant World Cup campaign with Morocco and an impressive season at club level. Barcelona and Liverpool have previously been interested, but Manchester United have emerged as front-runners in recent weeks.

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Manager Erik ten Hag is open to making further additions once they finalise the £72million signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta. Midfield remains a point of interest for the Dutchman, who could yet see Fred and Donny van de Beek leave.

And any pursuit of Amrabat has been boosted by his absence from the squad that will head to St. James' Park this weekend. The decision looks to be transfer related, given the fact he played against Grosseto on Tuesday.

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Maguire warning

Gareth Southgate has defended his decision to keep picking Harry Maguire but insists there are 'some good young centre-backs' ready to challenge for his England place.

Maguire has continued to feature regularly for England over the past year despite his dwindling influence at Manchester United. The 30-year-old has arguably dropped to fifth-choice centre-back under Erik ten Hag and was stripped of the captaincy last month.

However he started every game at the World Cup in Qatar