Friday morning deal: Arsenal have agreed terms to sign £45m world-class player,bid already made since last month and now it has been approved – welcome to Emirate
Friday morning deal: Arsenal have agreed terms to sign £45m world-class player,bid already made since last month and now it has been approved – welcome to Emirate
Arsenal are reportedly leading the race for France international Adrien Rabiot this summer.
Mikel Arteta’s side have recently confirmed the arrival of Riccardo Calafiori in a £42 million deal. But more additions are expected over the coming weeks as they aim to end Manchester City’s Premier League dominance in 2024-25.
The North Londoners have been credited with an interest in Rabiot who recently left Juventus at the end of his contract.
Manchester United are keen to secure the 29-year-old’s services but Gazzetta dello Sport report the Gunners are in pole position to sign the central midfielder.
La Liga giants Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid have also been linked with an interest in the Frenchman, while AC Milan have considered a move but are now focusing their attention on Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana.
Rabiot began his career at Paris Saint-Germain, where he went on to make 227 senior appearances and win five Ligue 1 titles.
He came to Juventus in 2019 and played a pivotal role in helping his side lift the Serie A title in his debut campaign.
Rabiot also started all five matches for France at Euro 2024 as they went out of the tournament at the semi-final stage.
The 29-year-old boasts a lot of experience playing at the top level of football and he could be a smart acquisition for Arsenal.
Finalising a deal for Merino would mean they won’t pursue a deal for Rabiot.
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