Manchester United want to sign former Juventus star Adrien Rabiot

According to Le Figaro (via Sports witness), Manchester United They remain interested in signing French midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is currently a free agent.

The French international was close to signing for the Red Devils from Juventus two years ago. transfer The agreement was reached between the clubs, but it did not come to fruition due to differences in personal terms.

Since then, Rabiot has been linked with Manchester United on numerous occasions and The Figaro They claim the Red Devils remain admirers of the 29-year-old, who left Juventus at the end of June.

Newcastle United They are also competing to secure Rabiot's free transfer. Barcelona They are also contenders, but the La Liga giants are unlikely to compete financially with the English duo.

Rabiot, who is represented by his mother Veronique, is eyeing an annual pay package of more than £8.4m along with a whopping £12.7m signing-on fee, according to Calcium market.

Quality midfielder

Rabiot had an impressive Euro 2024 campaign with Les Bleus and there were rumours that he could renew with Juventus. However, he decided to leave in order to get a pay rise.

For the past 2 months, the 'World classThe star has not had a suitable offer on the table. His weekly wages and huge signing fee have deterred many clubs from offering him a long-term contract.

Newcastle are mentioned as one of his suitors, but it would be a surprise if they signed him. Rabiot is looking at earning £162,000 a week, which would make him the most expensive player in the world. The one who earns the most money in the club ahead of Bruno Guimaraes.

We don't see that possibility because it could worry Guimaraes, who has been linked with the biggest club in the world. Premier League clubs.

United could be a realistic destination for the Frenchman, but a free transfer could depend on what happens with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, whose future is uncertain at the club.

Neither is likely to leave until the winter transfer window. The Red Devils may not be willing to make a big splash for Rabiot unless they are close to getting rid of one of them.

Rabiot would add further defensive strength to United's midfield with his tackling and ability to win duels regularly. He has shown he can excel on the big stage for France on many occasions.