Midfielder is poised to sign a permanent agreement with Manchester United next summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

With three losses in their first six Premier League games, the Red Devils have had a lackluster start to the season.

Erik ten Hag has gained some breathing room after a close 1-0 victory over Burnley, but supporters are still dubious about the team’s future prospects.

Sofyan Amrabat, who had been signed on a summer loan, gave the Turf Moor crowd their first look as he came off the bench with only one minute remaining in regulation.

And according to Romano, after failing to make the 27-year-old’s contract permanent during the transfer window, United is already planning to do so next summer.

Romano said: “Usually if you pay €10 million on a loan deal, it signifies you intend to sign the player the following summer.

“We are aware that Financial Fair Play prevented the spending of €30 million last summer, therefore it was essential to come up with a novel solution.

But if Amrabat does what he is unquestionably capable of doing, he will be a player on a permanent transfer to Man United by the summer. Although it depends on him, that is the club’s principle.

That is even more plausible when you take into account the hidden clause Fiorentina added to his contract after he transferred to Old Trafford, which increases United’s chances of signing the Moroccan international.

Amrabat posted the following message to followers on Instagram after his debut against Burnely: “Amazing feeling to make my debut, thrilled with the win. I appreciate the friendly welcome.