Manchester United might soon lose midfield option because of Jose Mourinho

Manchester United are keeping their options open as they look to recruit a new midfielder before transfer deadline day, but they could soon have one fewer option to choose from.

With a move for Paris Saint-Germain ace Manuel Ugarte at a standstill due to their asking price, United are looking at cheaper alternatives including Burnley's Sander Berge and former loanee Sofyan Amrabat.

Amrabat in particular is viewed as an ideal fall back option, given he spent last season on loan at Old Trafford, is well known to Erik ten Hag and is free to leave Fiorentina in the summer transfer window.

He might not be available for long though. It is understood the Moroccan would jump at the chance to return to United, though as the new season draws nearer, he can't afford to put his career on hold in the hope they come calling for him again. Amrabat will soon have to give greater consideration to the offers he receives this summer, with reports suggesting Turkish giants Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are both interested in a move.

One report in particular claims José Mourinho has personally reached out to Amrabat to join him at Fenerbahce and that they have already made an offer of €10 million to sign him. It is claimed Fiorentina will demand €15 million for his signature, though they could accept a lower fee with a number of add-ons included.

It poses an interesting dynamic from a United point of view, with time running out for them to recruit a new midfielder in the final three weeks of the window. While there is a belief they don't necessarily have to sell before they add a new addition to their team, a high-profile signing such as Ugarte or Martin Zubimendi would likely rely on raising funds to meet their respective €60 million valuations.

If they want a low-cost option to fill the void for now while still looking at more expensive options, then they could do a lot worse than Amrabat. They have known this for months though, and if they wait any longer it might be too late.