the possible arrival of Adrien Rabiot is already making people talk!

We have known the English press more enthusiastic when discussing the arrival of a French international. But Adrien Rabiot is not so lucky, on the contrary. The announcement of an agreement between Manchester United and Juventus for his transfer (around €18m + €6m in bonuses) triggers only skepticism and irony. More because of the Red Devils’ strategy than the level of the French midfielder.

Manchester United have been skating in the Frenkie de Jong file for weeks, an ideal rookie in the eyes of Erik ten Hag but imaginary since the Dutch midfielder, not crazy, has noticed that the Mancunian club is not going through the best period in its history. . MU therefore lined up the Fred-McTominay pair, once again, to start their season against Brighton for a still disappointing result (1-2 defeat). Another consequence, the acceleration on the Adrien Rabiot file.

The French would be seduced by the idea of ​​​​joining Old Trafford, he who arrives at a year from the end of his contract with Juventus Turin. A boulevard is offered to him to impose himself in the midfield and therefore not to jeopardize his place in the French team for the World Cup in Qatar. But his CV, dressed in the names PSG and Juventus, does not particularly dream of England. “Desperate Manchester targets Rabiot and Arnautovic” title for example Daily Telegraph. The others make fun of the player’s situation, represented by his mother, who will therefore negotiate with the leaders of United.

Doubts about Rabiot’s contribution

The most serious Sky Sports attempts to introduce the player. “Why MU signs Rabiot”, title the media, which traces the career of the player and evokes the vagueness around his best position. If he has a good ratio in duels won, he does not exceed other midfielders on key passing statistics. Coach Graeme Souness, on air at Talksportmentioned his questions about Rabiot. “He was at PSG and left for Juve, at the end of the contract. He didn’t accomplish everything there. I’m not sure this is an improvement to what MU already has in store. (…) If you have difficulties in Italy, then I have reservations about your chances of success in the Premier League”.

Manchester United fans, disappointed with the recruitment made so far (Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia), will they be satisfied with Adrien Rabiot? Not sure, but the Frenchman will despite himself be associated with the bad transfer window made by the Mancunian leaders. Just see the reactions on social networks and the jokes that flourish about the possible arrival of Marko Arnautovic…