Football website 90Min claim that Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are all in ‘regular contact’ with the agent of Adrien Rabiot as the French midfielder prepares to get himself ready for the World Cup final on Sunday.
Rabiot, 27, has been magnificent for France in Qatar. Whether or not he would have been starting if Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante were fit is another question. But he came into the tournament in stunning form, with his club Juventus.
His form at the World Cup has only heightened interest in his services. Not least, because he is out of contract at the end of the current campaign. In a recent press conference, he made it clear he would like to join an English side.
Now, 90Min report that Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs are all regularly speaking to the agent of Rabiot. If they can get a deal done next month, or they are waiting to land him on a free transfer next summer, is unclear.
Liverpool and Tottenham in regular contact with Rabiot agent
He has not only been linked with those four Premier League sides. Indeed, Manchester United have been touted. Newcastle are supposedly preparing a ‘super offer’, according to CM. Give Me Sport say West Ham could get him.
So interest in him is large. Where does he go? Fabio Paratici has previously signed him at Tottenham. Arsenal need a midfielder, as do Liverpool – who already have a Juventus player on loan in Arthur. Chelsea need midfielders as well.
Kante and Jorginho are out of contract in the summer. West Ham may see Rabiot as a replacement for Declan Rice. Newcastle want a player to come in for Jonjo Shelvey. Every club needs a Rabiot; he has a big decision to make.
It might come down to wages. Rabiot is said to be looking for a deal worth £165,000 a week. Tottenham are said to be open to offering Rabiot a deal worth £132,000 a week, but after taxes. Cash could determine his next club.
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