Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are now among the favourites to sign Juventus star Adrien Rabiot in a free transfer. The midfielder is out of contract at his Serie A side in the summer.
That is according to Calciomercato, which reports that Rabiot is now looking for a new club to potentially sign for. The 27-year-old is eager to explore his options ahead of becoming a free agent this July. While a switch to the Premier League is highly likely for the midfielder.
All four of the teams currently showing the most interest in a transfer for Rabiot are from the English top-flight. It would offer the 35-cap France international the chance to experience a new division. He has spent the past four years in Italy after starting his career in France.
Rabiot had a brief experience of the English game whilst in Manchester City’s academy for a year in 2008. But his return to the country as a senior player could come at Old Trafford, instead. Manchester United and Liverpool are also pushing for his arrival in a Bosman deal.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham are showing the most interest in his transfer for once Rabiot leaves Juventus. Further teams in England and abroad also admire what the Paris Saint-Germain product could offer. But they trail in any race for his services.
Arsenal or Tottenham could seal a free transfer for Juventus’ ‘complete’ Rabiot
Rabiot is keen to assess what transfer offers could come his way ahead of his contract with Juventus expiring. The Saint-Maurice native moved to Turin from PSG at the end of his deal with the Ligue 1 giants in 2019. He signed for the Serie A side on his first day of availability.
This season has, arguably, seen Rabiot produce his best performances with the Bianconeri yet. He boasts six goals and two assists through 27 appearances across all competitions in Massimiliano Allegri’s engine room. Rabiot was also essential for France at the World Cup.
Now, Rabiot’s displays with Juventus and a contract expiring on June 30 could see Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United or Tottenham seal his transfer for free. While his emergence as a vital player has been a long-time coming with Xavi lauding his potential back in 2017.
“Rabiot could play for Barcelona,” he said, via Sportskeeda. “He would adapt to Barcelona without any problems. He knows how to organise play, can defend, dribble and attack. In short, he is a very complete player. He is great both with and without the ball.”
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