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Manchester United are intensifying efforts to secure midfield reinforcements ahead of the upcoming Premier League season, with Manuel Ugarte, Martin Zubimendi, Youssouf Fofana and Adrien Rabiot emerging as a key targets.
Recent reports indicate that United are making significant strides in negotiations to bring the French midfielder to Old Trafford on a free transfer.
Chelsea and Villa compete for Rabiot
Liverpool and Newcastle have also been targeting Adrien Rabiot this summer.
The latest clubs to register their interest and make a move for Rabiot are Chelsea and Aston Villa, according to GiveMeSport.
However, the report states that United are currently outpacing their English rivals.
Rabiot, who debuted for Paris Saint-Germain in 2012, has been a prominent figure in European football. Since joining Juventus in 2019, he has consistently played for top teams in both France and Italy.
With his contract at Juventus having expired, Rabiot is now a free agent, and United are reportedly optimistic about reaching an agreement.
Caught Offside reports that talks between United and Rabiot, represented by his mother and agent, are progressing positively. Despite a strong performance at EURO 2024 with France, Rabiot remains available, and United seem to be leading the race to secure his signature.
Rabiot has long expressed a desire to play in the Premier League, and United’s proposed contract reportedly could offer him a salary of around £6.75 million per year, potentially rising to £7.6 million annually, equating to approximately £145,000 per week.
Without a transfer fee involved, Rabiot’s acquisition would be financially attractive for United, even without a signing-on bonus.
In parallel, United are also monitoring Youssouf Fofana as a potential alternative if the Rabiot deal does not materialise.
AC Milan is currently leading the pursuit of Fofana, but they are waiting on player sales before making a formal offer to Monaco for the midfielder.
It is understood Rabiot dreams of joining Manchester United this summer.
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