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Fiorentina GM Barone eases Amrabat exit talk; announces Arthur arrival

Fiorentina GM Joe Barone insists they're not actively seeking to sell Sofyan Amrabat.

The Morocco midfielder is a target for Manchester United and Liverpool.

But Barone told Sky Italia: "Sofi is very close to me, he speaks English and I hear him almost every day. There have been no official offers for him, I told him to come focused to Fiorentina, he must have the head to play in Viola."

Barone also confirmed that midfielder Arthur, 26, will arrive on-loan from Juventus.

"We worked hard for it, he is a player we wanted. A player who brings a lot to our midfield, Daniele Pradé worked well with (Cristiano) Giuntoli and we are delighted with his arrival."

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