Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade has warned teams away from trying to sign midfielder Sofyan Amrabat amid interest from Liverpool.
The 26-year-old has shone with Morocco at the World Cup and will go up against Spain in the last-16 in Qatar on Monday night.
Antonio Conte reportedly tried to bring Amrabat to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window and the January before, but he remained in Serie A with Fiorentina.
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The Italian side do not want to lose their star midfielder with Liverpool said to be keen on bringing him to the Premier League as they begin their search for reinforcements in the middle of the park.
“We are very happy with Sofy," Fiorentina's sporting director was quoted as saying by Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport. "We keep him close."
It was reported last week that Amrabat is being 'observed' by several Premier League sides, with Liverpool said to be among those taking a keen interest in the 26-year-old.
Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg said: "Been told that many clubs from the Premier League observing Amrabat, especially Liverpool (next to Bellingham & Caicedo).
"No negotiations now but he is open to leave Fiorentina. Salary now around €3-4m plus bonus. Price tag: More than €30m! Key player!"
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