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Manchester United are still trying to remodel their midfield after the signing of Manuel Ugarte from PSG.
The defensive midfielder was United’s priority target this summer, with negotiations ongoing until the final week of the transfer window.
Recently Ugarte spoke out about the effects of the lengthy transfer saga, however commented that he is happy with the outcome and moving to Old Trafford.
Now United are once more looking forwards at their next investment, focusing on Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.
The attacking midfielder received from The Red Devils, Manchester City and Tottenham this summer, with United still scouting the star.
With Christian Eriksen coming to the end of his contract next year and Casemiro likely to be sold due to his declining performances, United are expected to prioritise yet another midfield signing.
However they still have a card up their sleeve with free agent Adrien Rabiot.
Speaking back in 2022, Rabiot’s agent and mother, Veronique Rabiot told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “We are on excellent terms with Manchester United.”
This sentiment is appearing to still be true, with Rabiot rejecting any contract renewal negotiations with Juventus amid interest from United, leading to him becoming a free agent.
Even now the veteran midfielder has rejected a contract from Liverpool, with interest from Real Madrid and Arsenal, yet still his is club less.
However, if the France international does find himself moving to Old Trafford, his controversial mother will be following, giving a reason for The Red Devils to be on edge.
When at PSG, Mrs Rabiot pulled no punches when discussing the club, saying in a fiery interview with L’Equipe (via Goal): “He is held hostage by PSG. Soon, it will be dry bread, water, and a dungeon. Adrien is a prisoner! They want him to put on his pyjamas at nine o’clock, before the game, in front of his TV, to go to bed at eleven o’clock!”
However, despite the heated words, it’s well understood that it’s all from a good place of her wanting the best footballing experience for her son.
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