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Mark Wakefield

Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes 'very strong' claim about midfielder linked with Liverpool

Reported Liverpool transfer target Sofyan Amrabat has been praised by Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The Reds continue to be linked with the Fiorentina midfielder who is currently starring for Morocco at the 2022 World Cup. Amrabat has helped guide his country to the semi-final of the competition, where they will face France for a place in the final.

Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham has been the midfielder who has been most heavily linked with a move to Liverpool. However, fresh reports keep emerging over potential interest in Amrabat.

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Various reports have claimed to say that Liverpool are interested in signing the player. The latest rumour said that Fiorentina have placed a €40million (£34m) price tag on the player’s services.

Now Ibrahimovic, who plays for Fiorentina’s Serie A rivals AC Milan, has praised Amrabat amid links with a move to Liverpool. The Sweden international was asked for players in the Italian top flight who have caught his eye.

"[Khvicha] Kvaratskhelia is doing very well,” Ibrahimovic told Sky Sports Italy .

“Then I really like Amrabat from Fiorentina, very strong. The others are already known"

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