Juventus’ chances of holding on to Adrien Rabiot slim, Manchester United ready to pounce | OneFootball

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s choice of tactics has meant last season’s go-to midfield partnership of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen have hardly been paired together.

Playing high-transition poker requires pace and the Dane has lost more than a yard of it and his last start came in January with Kobbie Mainoo being preferred at the moment.

As for the Brazilian, his displays have invited a lot of criticism and he is likely to be moved on in the summer with INEOS planning a midfield overhaul.

The likes of Joao Gomes, Joao Neves and Teun Koopmeiners have been linked with a move to Old Trafford but if both end up moving on, multiple arrivals will be likely.

Midfield recruitment

However, FFP concerns mean recruitment will have to be done smartly and securing Adrien Rabiot on a free could be a very smart move.

The seven-time league winner has four goals and three assists this season, while in the last campaign, he had notched 11 goals and six assists.

The Frenchman missed his chance to join the Red Devils last season but his current deal at Juventus is set to end in June and talks have not progressed regarding another extension.

The former Paris Saint-German star wants to experience Premier League football and according to Calciomercato, both the 20-time English league champions and Newcastle are aiming to secure the 29-year-old’s signature.

The only stumbling block could be Thiago Motta’s arrival should he ditch Bologna for the Old Lady. However, recent reports have stated the Italian could himself be eyeing a move abroad with United interested.

Rabiot again on the market

“Contact between the agent mother Veronique and Cristiano Giuntoli stopped a few months ago. Both Rabiot and Juventus have come to the conclusion that the time is ripe to say goodbye.

“Rabiot wants to try an experience in the Premier League. There is interest from Manchester United and Newcastle. However, pay attention to the Thiago Motta factor: the Italian-Brazilian coach is a great admirer of Adrien and could ask for an extension.”

Rabiot is a hard-working, passmaster who is known for making late attacking runs into the penalty box and as a free acquisition, it makes a lot of sense.

The “extraordinary player” is a proven winner who can help Mainoo’s progression and offer a different dimension to Ten Hag who remains an admirer.

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