'Sofyan Amrabat bid rejected' by Fiorentina and more Manchester United transfer rumours

Fiorentina are waiting on an improved offer from Manchester United for Sofyan Amrabat after 'rejecting' their first bid, according to reports in Italy.

United are known admirers of Amrabat, who enjoyed an excellent year with club and country. The 26-year-old starred at the World Cup as his Morocco side became the first from Africa to reach the semi-finals, while Fiorentina finished eighth in Serie A.

Barcelona and Liverpool have held a long-standing interest in Amrabat, but United emerged as front-runners earlier this summer and Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness) report they have even made an offer - although it has been knocked back. The report adds that La Viola are waiting for an improved proposal.

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Amrabat has been left out of the Fiorentina squad for their trip to Newcastle this weekend - a decision that is thought to be transfer related, given his appearance against Grosseto on Tuesday. United's pursuit of the midfielder was initially dependant on Scott McTominay's exit, however the Scot is now expected to stay amid fears that Kobbie Mainoo could be out for two months.

Elsewhere, Football Insider reports that Everton have emerged as as surprise favourites to sign Harry Maguire this summer. Maguire's future remains uncertain after Erik ten Hag stripped him of the captaincy last month. The 30-year-old rarely featured last season and is considered fifth-choice at centre-back, with Luke Shaw even preferred.

West Ham have long been touted as Maguire's likely destination but the Hammers are unwilling to meet United's