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Man Utd invited into Adrien Rabiot transfer battle, as intermediary discovers interest

Adrien Rabiot, Juventus, March 2022.

Manchester United have responded with interest after being offered the services of Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to a report.

Rabiot joined Juventus in 2019 after running down his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. However, he now looks likely to leave the Serie A side. He has played regularly for them over the past three seasons, but without making a major impression.

About to enter the final year of his contract, it could be time for Juventus to sell him. A Premier League transfer is a possibility for the 27-year-old.

In that regard, the likes of Chelsea, Everton and Newcastle United have been linked. But according to Tuttomercatoweb, there is a chance that Rabiot ends up in Manchester.

The Italian source claims intermediary Luis Ferrer is helping to find a landing spot for Rabiot. Within that process, he has “proposed” the Frenchman to Man Utd. And in turn, United “said they were interested”.

Whether that progresses into a bid, only time will tell. The report clarifies that Juventus would be looking for a figure of around €15m-€20m.

Therefore, United could pay anywhere between £12.9m and £17.1m if they were to make a formal move for Rabiot.

Midfield is an area they are looking to upgrade this summer. Nemanja Matic, their only natural defensive option in the position, is going to leave the club. More advanced options like Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard will also be departing.

United’s primary target to fill the void is Frenkie De Jong. However, they may have a hard time convincing the Barcelona man.

Adrien Rabiot interest continues from Everton

Adrien Rabiot interest continues from Everton

Everton are continuing to monitor the situation of Adrien Rabiot at Juventus

Therefore, they will have to keep their options open as Erik ten Hag builds a new midfield. He will have to find players to complement the likes of Scott McTominay, Fred and Bruno Fernandes.

Left-footed Rabiot can play in a central or holding midfield position.

Man Utd must be wary with Rabiot

Despite that, Manchester United can do better than Rabiot. He has failed to progress from the promise he showed in Paris.

For context, Man Utd are releasing Paul Pogba, who was a standout player during his Juventus days. After that, though, he then struggled for consistency in Manchester after a costly transfer. So it would seem strange they would target someone who hasn’t been as good in Turin in the first place.

Even though the price tag may seem inviting, this may be one to swerve for United. But sometimes all a player needs is a change of scenery.

For example, Rabiot’s former midfield partner Rodrigo Bentancur has done better for Tottenham than he did for Juventus so far. Rabiot may have a point to prove if he was to make a Premier League move.

United should certainly tread cautiously before making any commitment, though.

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