Man United have advantage over Serie A giants in race for experienced midfielder on free transfer

Man United have advantage over Serie A giants in race for experienced midfielder on free transfer

Adrien Rabiot, a French midfielder whose contract with Juventus expired, is now a free agent, and Erik ten Hag is eager to move him.

According to reports from CaughtOffside Man United values the 29-year-old and his style of play, with Ten Hag being one of those supporters.

Additionally, it’s thought that the Red Devils will be in a better position to pay Rabiot than his old team, Juventus, as insiders tell CaughtOffside that the former PSG player is looking for a three-year contract for €10 million annually.

That might be good news for United since both Juventus and other interested parties, including AC Milan and Inter Milan, might find it difficult to afford.

A bit more ambition is surely needed by MUFC, who surely need to be competing for the biggest young talents in the game if they are to catch up with the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.

Rabiot could represent a good opportunity due to his status as a free agent, and he can’t be much worse than Casemiro, but if he’s the only midfield signing the club make this summer, then one imagines the punters at Old Trafford won’t be too impressed.

The situation remains open, with Rabiot not thought to be ruling out staying at Juventus, even if his current demands are seemingly too high for them, so it remains to be seen which side will perhaps back down first.

Rabiot is also thought to be open to a new challenge abroad if that’s the best way for him to get the kind of contract he wants