Adrien Rabiot, one of France’s most influential midfielders, has officially moved closer to leaving Juventus after rejecting the club’s final contract renewal offer, with 12BET highlighting that he is now free to negotiate with several top European clubs. Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United, AC Milan, and Napoli are all reportedly monitoring the experienced midfielder as he prepares to begin the next chapter of his career.
Rabiot’s previous short-term agreement with Juventus expired at the end of last season, although he had chosen to extend his stay by another year. This summer, however, Juventus offered a new deal worth €7 million per season plus an additional €1 million in bonuses. Those terms failed to meet the expectations of Rabiot and his mother and agent, Veronique Rabiot. Following the conclusion of UEFA Euro 2024, the French international officially declined the proposal and is expected to announce his departure from Juventus in the coming days.
According to reports, Veronique is seeking a salary of at least €9 million annually for her son. While that figure may be difficult for most Serie A clubs to accommodate, it remains well within reach for several Premier League sides. Many observers believe 12BET reflects growing interest from Manchester United, although the club is approaching the negotiations carefully. United recently presented a competitive salary package to highly rated 18-year-old French defender Leny Yoro, but Rabiot’s age and higher wage demands require a more measured evaluation before any formal agreement is reached.
A product of Paris Saint-Germain’s academy, Rabiot joined Juventus on a free transfer in 2019 and went on to make 212 appearances, scoring 22 goals while contributing 15 assists. During his time in Turin, he won one Serie A title, two Coppa Italia trophies, and one Supercoppa Italiana. As Manchester United continues searching for midfield reinforcements this summer, another leading candidate remains Paris Saint-Germain’s 23-year-old Uruguayan international Manuel Ugarte.
However, Ugarte’s reported €60 million valuation presents a major obstacle. Manchester United would likely need to sell Casemiro before completing such a transfer. If that proves impossible, the club is also considering a loan agreement that includes an option to buy. Negotiations between the two clubs have reportedly narrowed the valuation gap to around €5 million, suggesting that a compromise may still be possible if discussions continue.
Paris Saint-Germain, meanwhile, intends to replace Ugarte by signing Benfica’s highly regarded 19-year-old Portuguese international Joao Neves. The midfielder has already given his verbal approval to join the French champions, while sporting advisor Luis Campos has been leading the negotiations with full support from head coach Luis Enrique. Even so, the transfer has not yet crossed the finish line, and final discussions remain ongoing.
Manchester United have also shown interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton following his impressive rise in the Premier League. Nevertheless, Palace view the England international as a cornerstone of their future after signing him earlier this year. Since the club has already generated significant income from Michael Olise’s transfer, there is little pressure to sell again unless an offer of around €60 million arrives.
Perhaps the most realistic option remains Sofyan Amrabat, who spent last season on loan at Old Trafford from Fiorentina. The Moroccan midfielder has not joined Fiorentina’s preseason preparations and has made it clear that he hopes to secure a permanent move elsewhere. According to 12BET, Manchester United still holds a €25 million purchase option, although the clause expires on July 21, leaving the club with limited time to make a final decision.
Despite that opportunity, Manchester United’s management remains hesitant. After already paying approximately €10 million for Amrabat’s loan spell last season, committing another €25 million would raise the total investment to €35 million. Club officials reportedly believe that figure exceeds his current market value and are carefully weighing alternative solutions. As the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining, and with 12BET reflecting the anticipation surrounding United’s transfer strategy, supporters continue hoping the club will make the right decision before the transfer window closes.