Man Utd ‘reach Adrien Rabiot transfer agreement his agent and mum Veronique’ as Erik ten Hag closes in on Juventus ace
MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly agreed personal terms with Adrien Rabiot.
The Red Devils began pursuing the Juventus midfielder after being snubbed by Erik ten Hag‘s first-choice summer signing Frenkie de Jong.
Talks between United and Rabiot’s mother Veronique – who acts as his agent – have been ongoing since De Jong’s snub late last month.
And it’s claimed both parties have come to an agreement.
Belgian reporter Sacha Tavolieri is reported to have said that the Red Devils have reached a “total agreement” with Rabiot’s mother.
If personal terms have indeed been agreed, Rabiot’s proposed move to the Theatre of Dreams will be a formality.
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United agreed a £17million deal for the midfielder with Juventus earlier this week.
The cut-price fee is the result of Rabiot having one year left on his contract at the Allianz Stadium and the return of Paul Pogba from Old Trafford.
United’s pursuit of Rabiot has baffled many, including former Liverpool player and manager Graeme Souness.
During an appearance on talkSPORT, the Scot said: “He was at PSG and ran down his contract and went to Juve.
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“He’s not done it there.
“I’m not sure that’s much of an upgrade on what they’ve got there already.
“What it stinks of is if you are signing him at this time, he’s not your first choice. Maybe you’re second.
“It is 24 days to go until the window closes, one game gone, I think you are reacting to things now.
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“That’s when you make mistakes.”
United will be back in action a week on Monday, welcoming title-chasing Liverpool to Old Trafford.