Man Utd now want to sign Rabiot, Barcelona are out of the race | OneFootball

Manchester United are aiming to bolster their midfield options by signing Adrien Rabiot, as per Le Figaro.

The Red Devils signed Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day last month and he is expected to make his debut after the international break.

The Uruguayan star is likely to become the club’s first-choice from the number six role, but United remain interested in signing Adrien Rabiot.

Rabiot is also on the radar of Newcastle United and Barcelona, but the latter are not in a position to meet the midfielder’s demands amid their ongoing financial problems.

The Frenchman continues to be managed by his mother. She is reportedly looking for a package of more than £162,000 per week for the former Juventus star.

Rabiot was on £147,000 per week during his time in Turin.

United unlikely to make contract offer to Rabiot

The Red Devils offloaded multiple players during the recent summer transfer window, but they did not find any suitable offers for Christian Eriksen or Casemiro.

Both players are expected to stay at the club until January at least. Rabiot is an option for the Red Devils, but the hierarchy has no plans of making a contract offer for him.

Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Rabiot was offered to United in July and August, but the club were not interested in securing his services on a free transfer.

The decision appears justifiable for multiple reasons. Rabiot is already 29 years of age and will turn 30 in April next year. He could be past his prime in a season or two.

Aside from a lucrative weekly salary, the World Cup finalist may also demand a significant signing-on fee, considering he is a free agent after parting ways with Juventus.

The midfielder does not fit into the manager’s plans due to his playing style.

The new management under INEOS focused on signing players with resale value this summer. Noussair Mazraoui was the oldest purchase in the transfer window at 26.

They are unlikely to give the green light for a move for Rabiot.