Man United prepared to hold talks to sign ”world class’ star Midfielder on free transfer -Report

Man United prepared to hold talks to sign ”world class’ star Midfielder on free transfer -Report

According to Daily Star, Manchester United is prepared to negotiate with one of France’s top midfield players.

The Red Devils have added Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain to strengthen their midfield. After the international break, it is anticipated that he will make his debut.

In spite of this, the team is still being connected to a transfer for Adrien Rabiot, a free agent who left Juventus after his contract expired at the end of June.

Daily Star claims that Rabiot has already declined big offers from the Saudi Pro League and the Turkish Super Lig, giving United a “massive boost” in their pursuit of him.

United bosses will hold talks with Rabiot, who came close to joining the club in 2022. Manager Erik ten Hag is aiming to improve his midfield options for a long and demanding season.

Rabiot deal appears unlikely due to demands
The France international was offered to United in July and August, but the club’s hierarchy opted against signing him. They made a huge outlay on Ugarte before the transfer deadline.

This has not ended the speculation linking him with United. In our view, the Red Devils are unlikely to change their stance unless Rabiot lowers his current demands on the table.

Rabiot is represented by his mother Veronique and Calciomercato report that the Juventus star wants a package of £162,000 per week and a huge signing-on fee of £12.66 million.

With the midfielder turning 30 in April next year, United are unlikely to spend that much.

The Red Devils have changed their transfer policy under INEOS with the focus on younger players, but could go ahead with a deal if Rabiot accepts a significantly lower signing-on fee.

Rabiot, who has been lauded as ‘world-class‘ by David Trezequet, would be a good acquisition for his tackling and duel winning skills, but he is not the best with the ball at his feet