Adrien Rabiot: Manchester United’s Next Midfield Maestro? | OneFootball

Manchester United Eye Rabiot: A Midfield Dynamo on the Horizon?

As reported by Dan Sheldon & James Horncastle in The Athletic, the atmospheric pressure is thickening around Old Trafford, the rumble of imminent football trades is in the air. The key player who’s caught the Red Devil’s eye this time around? None other than Juventus’ metronomic heartbeat, Adrien Rabiot.

Rabiot: A Midfield Maestro Waiting in the Wings?

The Red Devils have reportedly had a conversation or two with Rabiot’s representatives about possibly welcoming the French dynamo into the ranks. This talk of a potential move for Rabiot seems to be Manchester United’s latest strategic play in their quest to reinforce their midfield brigade.

Despite Rabiot’s contract with Juventus nearing its expiration date in late June, it’s believed that the Turin outfit are pulling out all the stops to hold on to their star midfielder for at least one more year. Rabiot’s harmonious rapport with Juventus’ gaffer Massimiliano Allegri and his remarkable performance in the past season only add to the equation.

Manchester United’s Unfinished Business with Rabiot

Rabiot, a pivotal figure in Juventus’ midfield engine room, is no stranger to the Red Devils. The United camp, last summer, had a brush with the possibility of having Rabiot on their team sheet. Unfortunately, an agreement on personal terms couldn’t be reached, leaving the potential transfer hanging in the balance.

Rabiot’s English Premier League Ambitions

The 28-year-old central midfielder, who once graced the training pitches of Manchester City’s academy back in 2008, made no secret of his aspirations to return to English soil. In a statement made in December, Rabiot expressed his lingering desire to feature in the high octane action of the Premier League.

“I have always said that I’d like to play in England in my career,” Rabiot confessed. “I still have that desire. I’d like to evolve in the Premier League. I haven’t got a Premier League team in mind right now…It’s a general thing…It’s the league, it’s the level of play that’s going on, that’s what attracts me most. It corresponds to my qualities.”

Manchester United’s Search for Midfield Reinforcements

Manchester United’s focus on their midfield is unmistakable, and Rabiot isn’t the only potential ace up their sleeve. Alongside the talks with Rabiot’s team, the club has reportedly approached Moises Caicedo’s representatives for a potential move from Brighton, while making three unsuccessful bids for Chelsea’s talisman Mason Mount.

Rabiot, who has been a staple in Juventus’ lineup since his move from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, featured in 32 Serie A matches last season and notched eight goals. If Manchester United can secure the Frenchman’s signature, it could be a game-changing move for the Reds. Only time will tell if Rabiot’s Premier League dreams will bear the Manchester United crest.