Manchester United target Adrien Rabiot will hold another round of discussions with potential suitors, and is expected to make a decision on his future next week, according to CaughtOffside.
The French midfielder left Juventus earlier this summer on a free transfer, having made 212 appearances over five years for the Old Lady, netting 22 goals. The player’s representatives have engaged in conversations with several top European clubs, including United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and AC Milan.
Given his hefty wages, it’s thought that a switch to one of the affluent Premier League clubs is most likely, with United cited as the 29-year-old’s ‘dream move’. Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Mikel Merino, meaning a switch to the north-west appears most plausible.
Rabiot Set to Decide Future
Real Madrid and PSG have reportedly declined the opportunity to land the France international, despite engaging in talks with his entourage, likely leaving the three interested English parties scrapping it out to land him. The imminent arrival of Merino at the Emirates, another midfielder entering the latter stages of his career, will likely put an end to the Gunners’ pursuit of Rabiot – labelled as “world-class” by David Trezeguet.
According to CaughtOffside, all three English sides have partaken in negotiations with the former PSG man’s agents, with a further set of discussions set to take place next week. This next set of talks is expected to be the final liaison before the Rabiot saga is concluded.
United will feel confident of acquiring the box-to-box midfielder, with numerous reports emerging suggesting that the player favours a move to Old Trafford. While Manuel Ugarte remains the top target for Erik ten Hag, with the finalisation of Joao Neves’ move to PSG expected to accelerate this deal, the Red Devils are in need of multiple midfield reinforcements.
Scott McTominay and Casemiro could be on their way through the exit door at Carrington this summer, while Christian Eriksen is ageing and Kobbie Mainoo is still young. Adding Rabiot into this midfield cohort, alongside Ugarte, and Ten Hag’s set of options begins to look more promising.
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