Manchester United holds a favorable position in the competition to secure the signing of French international Adrien Rabiot from Serie A powerhouse Juventus.
The talented midfielder has been consistently linked with a move to Man Utd and other top-tier Premier League clubs in recent years.
Initially, it seemed likely that Rabiot would become a free agent during the previous summer transfer window. However, he ultimately decided to extend his stay with Juventus for another season.
Despite this, rumors of Rabiot’s potential departure persist, as he finds himself in a similar situation with his contract set to expire once again.
While there have been reports suggesting that Tottenham has entered the race to sign Rabiot, renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has clarified that there have been no substantial discussions between the Premier League club and the midfielder.
The Red Devils are expected to be quite busy during the upcoming summer transfer window as they are in need of improvements in several positions.
One area that is likely to be addressed is the addition of a new center-midfielder, especially with the potential departures of Casemiro and Sofyan Amrabat. It was recently suggested that Rabiot would be more inclined to accept an offer from Manchester United if Max Allegri were to leave Juventus.
According to a report from Italian outlet Calciomercato (via Sport Witness), Rabiot’s performances this season have not reached the same level as last season, and he has shown signs of regression both physically and temperamentally.
Nevertheless, Manchester United seems to be moving forward with their pursuit of Rabiot, as they have already initiated the initial steps to secure his signature.
In terms of Manchester United’s supposed advantage, the report also mentions that Rabiot finds a move to the Premier League to be an attractive prospect.