For £13.5m, Spurs could pip Arsenal to an absolute blinder of a signing – our view

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Is Adrien Rabiot joining Arsenal? Well not if Tottenham Hotspur can help it.

Both North London outfits have been offered the chance to sign Rabiot.

In terms of Arsenal, Rabiot would be an excellent fit but The Times – as covered by HITC Sport – have reported that it’s Tottenham who are preparing a January offer.

And if Spurs sign him, well it’s an absolute gem of a signing.

That’s because the France international who impressed throughout the World Cup is available for as little as £13.5 million.

With the problems at Juventus, the Italian outfit must sell in January or risk losing him on a free next summer when his contract expires.

Everyone knows Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy loves a bargain and this, if it materialises, would be right up there, perhaps one of the biggest bargains in 2023.

Problem is, Arsenal pose a genuine threat.

Is Adrien Rabiot joining Arsenal?

The Gunners are top of the Premier League and joining a very exciting young side, under a very exciting young manager like Mikel Arteta, could definitely appeal to Rabiot.

However, there are potential disruptive qualities surrounding the former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder and, of course, his advisors.

And after Arteta axed Matteo Guendouzi and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the name of squad harmony, it’s possible that the Spanish manager wouldn’t want Rabiot at London Colney, regardless of his talent.

That being said, the talent is definitely substantial in this context and if Tottenham really are planning a bid, it could be an unbelievable bargain.