Serie A midfielder willing to work until the ‘end moment’ for Barcelona move

Barcelona are involved in a deadline-day pursuit of Sofyan Amrabat – the Fiorentina star who rose to superstardom following an excellent 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign with Morocco.

The Catalans had reportedly tabled an offer to buy the midfielder on a loan deal with a non-mandatory purchase option earlier in the morning. But it was rejected by Fiorentina, who were holding out for a mandatory purchase option.

Barcelona were then reported to have been working on an improved deal to woo the Italian giants. The player, for his part, is keen on a move to Camp Nou as he wants to take the next step in his career.

With the clock ticking, time is running out for Barcelona in their bid to sign the Moroccan on transfer deadline day. But according to Achraf Ben Ayad, Amrabat’s agents insist they will work until the last minute to get the deal over the line.

It appears they are putting pressure on the Fiorentina board, knowing Amrabat’s contract runs out at the end of the next season. This means the midfielder’s value could decrease in the coming summer, potentially forcing theViola to cash out on the player in this January transfer window.

However, Fiorentina will not earn any immediate revenue as Barcelona have only proposed a loan deal. They are also not in a position to include a mandatory buyout clause due to the Financial Fair Play rules imposed by La Liga.

This leaves both entities in a difficult position. And with time running out, it remains to be seen whether or not they can reach an agreement by the end of the day.

The transfer market in Spain is set to close at midnight CET.