According to TuttoJuve, Everton are ready to bid for Juventus maestro Adrien Rabiot, a player who Carlo Ancelotti knows very well.
The Toffees boss worked alongside the 10-cap France international at Paris Saint-Germain, with Rabiot making nine appearances under the Italian.
Now, TuttoJuve believe the ex-Chelsea boss is keen on a reunion.
It is stated that Everton would be ready to bid €15 million (£13 million) for the 25-year-old, although that is not what Juventus value him at.
TuttoJuve say that Andrea Pirlo’s side rate Rabiot as a €25 million (£21.7 million) player.
However, due to his salary – and the ‘total capital gain’ – Juventus could sell him for €15 million (£13 million) which is what Everton are ready to bid.
So, for those of you who don’t know, what type of player is Rabiot?
Well, the Saint-Maurice born playmaker has enjoyed a trophy-laden career so far, winning five Ligue 1 titles and one Serie A title.
In terms of a playing style, Just Football likened his talents to those of Bayern Munich icon Thomas Müller.
Just Football wrote: ‘To compare him to a current star of the game would bring about comparisons with a player like Thomas Müller. Both look quite non-descript to the point of non-threatening but both can disappear, in a good way, in games to great effect.’
It would be an exciting signing for Everton, as Rabiot is a player of some pedigree who has consistently played Champions League football for PSG and Juventus.
Also, the fact that Ancelotti knows him well is also very interesting – he must be convinced by his talents if he’s keen on a reunion.
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