According to Gazzetta dello Sport (as relayed by The Express), Arsenal are one of the clubs leading the race to sign Adrien Rabiot, who has been mooted as a target for Tottenham Hotspur.
Rabiot, who is currently a free agent, has been heavily linked with a switch to the Premier League this summer, with the midfielder thought to be dreaming of a move to England (Fabrizio Romano).
Over the course of the summer, Tottenham have repeatedly been credited with an interest in securing the former Paris Saint-Germain star’s services (TuttoJuve).
However, over recent days, several outlets have suggested that the Frenchman’s preference is to join Man Utd and that he is set to hold talks with the Old Trafford hierarchy over the coming days (TuttoSport via The Standard).
However, Gazzetta now have now named Arsenal as the leading contender to secure Rabiot as the Gunners look to strengthen their midfield department ahead of the new campaign.
The report names Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid as Arsenal’s two closest competitors for the 29-year-old, with the publication adding that Mikel Arteta’s men are now well-placed to win the race.
Tottenham were not mentioned in the report, so it remains to be seen whether they are still interested in the French midfielder.
Spurs Web Opinion
It is not surprising to see the race for Rabiot’s signature heating up as it is not often that a player of this quality becomes available on a free transfer.
However, I am not surprised that Tottenham are not getting involved in the race, given the midfielder’s age, with the Lilywhites evidently building a long-term project at the moment.
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