Man United ‘open talks’ to Sign £30m-rated Juventus midfielder on Free Transfer as possible Casemiro replacement

Man United ‘open talks’ to Sign £30m-rated Juventus midfielder on Free Transfer as possible Casemiro replacement

Manchester United have held preliminary talks with Adrien Rabiot, whose contract will soon be up at Juventus.

The midfielder is expected to turn down a new contract offer from the Old Lady since United, Arsenal, and Aston Villa are eager to jump on it.

Rabiot is viewed by Man United as the perfect alternative for Casemiro, who is anticipated to leave the North West during this transfer window.

According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United is in negotiations with the representation of Adrien Rabiot over a summer transfer to Old Trafford.

Arsenal and Aston Villa are also vying for the Frenchman’s signature. Rabiot started 35 games for Juventus in all competitions last season, playing a key role in the Old Lady’s failure to win the Serie A championship.

Long-term admirers Manchester United are understood to be pushing hardest for the midfielder, who is currently competing with the French national team at Euro 2024 in Germany.

The Red Devils are looking to bolster their midfield and have also been linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte in recent days.

The club is preparing for the potential departure of Casemiro and have identified Rabiot as a candidate to replace the Brazilian.

The former Paris Saint-Germain player is out of contract this summer with his current club, and is expected to reject a new three-year proposal from Juventus to stay in northern Italy.

The midfielder is available on a free transfer
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot celebrating with a winners medal
According to TEAMtalk, United are locked in a four-horse race to secure the services of Rabiot.

New Juventus boss Thiago Motta is eager to tie the player down to a new deal, while Arsenal and Aston Villa are keen to acquire the player to deepen their squads ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign.

The 29-year-old is expected to turn down a contract renewal as he wants to maximise his earnings in what could be the final significant contract of his career.

This gives United an opportunity to land the player – described as being “world-class” by former Juve striker David Trezeguet – given the financial resources at their disposal in comparison to the other suitors, while Rabiot is reported to be keen on the move to Old Trafford as he awaits an offer from INEOS.