Arsenal are reportedly showing very high interest in signing Adrien Rabiot in the January transfer window. Tottenham are also monitoring the situation of the French midfielder.
However, at the moment, the Gunners lead the race to sign him. Hence, there is a chance they will approach his agent in the coming days over a potential day.
ARSENAL AND ADRIEN RABIOT TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY
According to reports, Arsenal are showing serious interest in signing Adrien Rabiot in the January transfer window. The report also confirms that the midfielder is open to a possible move. Juventus are also open to selling him due to his high wages. The report also claims that the Gunners will discuss personal terms with his agent in the coming days. At the moment, the French midfielder has no interest in renewing his contract with the Italian giants.
Hence, Arsenal leads the race for the signature of the French midfielder. Tottenham are also monitoring the situation due to his great understanding with Antonio Conte. However, they prefer to sign a young midfielder in the January transfer window. The report also claims that he is not desperate to leave in the January transfer window. This is because he can earn more wages and signing bonuses as a free agent in the next summer transfer window.
THE GUNNERS NEED TO BE CAREFUL DEALING WITH HIS AGENT
At the moment, the agent of Adrien Rabiot is his mother. His mother is a very tough negotiator. Manchester United agreed on a deal with Juventus for the French midfielder in the summer transfer window. However, they could not agree on personal terms with his mother. In the end, United signed Casemiro for 60 million from Real Madrid. Arsenal also needs to remember that his demands are going to increase more than ever. This is because of his son’s brilliant form in the World Cup.
Hence, his mother will ask for money as she knows that some or other club will pay the demands. Arsenal also needs to take care that Rabiot is not using them to get a new contract from Juventus. However, there is no doubt about his ability as a midfielder. He would be a brilliant signing for the Gunners. Mikel Arteta could also potentially play him as a holding midfielder. Hence, this would increase the squad depth and quality of the squad. This would also allow Albert Sambi Lokonga to leave the club.
Hence, it is clear that Arsenal will have to manage their financial books to complete the signing of Adrien Rabiot. The midfielder also knows that he has to reduce his demands at some point to get his dream move. This is because if his demands are higher, only clubs from Saudi Arabia and Qatar will try to sign him.
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