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Man Utd making more moves! Red Devils closing in on free agent Adrien Rabiot following Juventus exit

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Strengthening the midfield has become a top priority for United's manager Erik ten Hag and the club's new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. While Paris Saint-Germain's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/man-utd-manuel-ugarte-erik-ten-hag-psg-red-devils-leny-yoro/blt9bc0c9d7730a834a" target="_blank">Manuel Ugarte is their primary target</a>, Rabiot's availability presents an appealing opportunity for the Red Devils.

WHAT HAPPENED?

French journalist <a href="https://x.com/RomainCG75/status/1814379606671266127" target="_blank">Romain Collet-Gaudin</a> has indicated that Rabiot is "getting closer to Manchester United" and favours a move to Old Trafford over Liverpool. Despite ongoing discussions between Rabiot's representatives and both clubs, the Red Devils appear to be in a stronger position to secure his signature.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

However, contrary to Collet-Gaudin, The <a href="https://x.com/LewisSteele_/status/1814396901158166925?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" target="_blank">Daily Mail's Lewis Steele </a>and <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1814436206656041469" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, claim that Liverpool were never seriously interested in the 29-year-old midfielder this summer. This leaves United as the serious sole suitor of the French midfielder, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-ac-milan-ready-snap-up-adrien-rabiot-free-transfer-leaves-juventus-rejecting-contract-offer/bltadfc091cef70eb5f" target="_blank">despite being linked to AC Milan and Real Madrid.</a>Rabiot's departure from Juventus marks the end of his five-year stint with the Serie A giants. Having joined Juventus from PSG in 2019, Rabiot made 212 appearances. During his time in Turin, he helped Juventus secure a Serie A title, two Italian Cups, and one Italian Super Cup.

DID YOU KNOW?

Securing Rabiot on a free transfer represents a financially prudent move for Manchester United. They are already planning to put <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mason-greenwood-jadon-sancho-summer-exodus-man-utd-jim-ratcliffe-red-devils-squad/blt3dc0ee149ccbb6f1" target="_blank">Scott McTominay and Casemiro on the market</a> and by saving on transfer fees, the club can allocate funds towards other essential signings as they aim to sign at least another centre-back after<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/leny-yoro-given-advice-succeed-man-utd-legend-rio-ferdinand-completing-transfer-lille/blt07e9f35a074d38a6" target="_blank"> adding Leny Yoro to the roster</a>.

WHAT NEXT?

Man Utd making more moves! Red Devils closing in on free agent Adrien Rabiot following Juventus exit | Goal.com

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on free agent Adrien Rabiot with the French midfielder eager to play in the Premier League.