After the Premier League transfer window closed, teams could only sign players on free transfers. With four months until the next window opens, Manchester United, who has had a difficult season thus far, may be looking to add inexpensive experience to their roster. Reports from the Netherlands indicate that the club is still interested in midfielder Adrien Rabiot of France.

The Red Devils have a youthful feel at Old Trafford with new minority owners INEOS making their mark on the club and a plethora of young alternatives across the pitch thanks to the signings of Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, and Manuel Ugarte over the summer. However, after losing to Brighton and Liverpool back-to-back, there is a clear need for additions, and the French star may be the answer.

Man United “Remains Enthusiastic” about Adrien Rabiot

The midfielder for France may be traveling to Old Trafford.

Adrien Rabiot, a midfielder for Juventus, waves to fans

According to a report by Transferwatch.nl, Rabiot’s interest piqued after Ajax considered a possible trade for Christian Eriksen. With the Eredivisie window closing on Monday, the Dane would make his improbable comeback to the Johan Cruyff Arena after moving to Tottenham Hotspur more than ten years ago.

The Dutch powerhouses viewed Eriksen as the perfect creative addition to their midfield, and since he was playing in both European competitions, he would get playing time.

Serie A statistics for Adrien Rabiot: Juventus squad rating for the 2023–2024 season

Statistics

Results

Squad standings

Looks

31

tenth

Objectives

5.

Third

The number of shots in each game

1.2

= Third

Each Game’s Tackles

1.9

= Second

Dribbles for Every Game

0.9

= Third

Rating for matches

7.07

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Mason Mount’s injury, meanwhile, guarantees that Eriksen will remain for the time being. Since United needs to bolster its roster beyond Eriksen’s tenure, Rabiot has become a free agent possibility after being repeatedly linked to the team—at least not throughout the summer.

Rabiot may join the Red Devils at Old Trafford as a reliable box-to-box alternative to provide offensive threats Bruno Fernandes and Zirkzee to players like Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo; but, should the Red Devils manage to get a deal done for the Frenchman later on, Eriksen might end up joining Ajax.

Rabiot Would Be An Ideal Signing For United

His qualifications and skills are greatly required.

Adrien Rabiot, a midfield player for Juventus, is shown off with a winners medal.

Rabiot would provide United’s midfield ranks with some much-needed talent and experience. Though one of United’s most reliable players, Ugarte has never played in the Premier League, so it’s unclear how he will fare. Mainoo is also inexperienced, but he has played in the league before. Casemiro, on the other hand, has drastically lost his play over the past two years. He was sent off against Liverpool at halftime for two mistakes that resulted in two goals for the Reds, so it appears his time at Old Trafford is over.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Rabiot has four goals in 48 appearances for France.

The ‘world class’ Rabiot provides a combination of both. Rabiot was one of the most reliable players for Les Bleus during their run to the semifinals of the EURO 2024, where they were defeated by Spain. He also had a strong season at Juventus before departing at the end of the season, which allowed him to play well for the Bianconeri in the previous year.

At this point in the season, when paid and loan moves are impossible, Rabiot would be an inspirational and inexpensive addition for the Red Devils on a free transfer. The team needs organized, seasoned minds on the field to get them out of a rut.