Arsenal ‘are pushing to sign France’s World Cup star Adrien Rabiot from Juventus in January, with boss Mikel Arteta keen to snap up the midfielder to boost the Gunners’ Premier League title push’
Arsenal are closing in on a January transfer for France star Adrien Rabiot, according to reports in Italy.
The Juventus central midfielder impressed as Les Bleus reached the World Cup final , but Didier Deschamps’ men were beaten by Argentina 4-2 on penalties on Sunday in Qatar.
And as reported by Repubblica, the Gunners are now pushing to sign Rabiot in the January transfer window to strengthen their midfield.
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a January transfer for France star Adrien Rabiot (pictured)
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta (above) is said to be keen on signing the Juventus central midfielder
The 27-year-old’s proposed transfer to Manchester United this summer collapsed due to personal terms, but he may now be set to move to their Premier League rivals.
Playmaker Rabiot’s contract expires at the end of the season, meaning clubs outside Italy can approach to sign him on a free transfer this summer from January.
Juve might also be willing to sell him for a cut-price fee next month to avoid losing him for nothing in summer 2023 – and Arsenal could sense an opportunity.
Rabiot impressed for Les Bleus at the World Cup as Didier Deschamps’ side reached the final
Last season the Champions League push for Mikel Arteta’s side was hit hard by a spate of injuries after failing to strengthen in January, and the Spaniard is determined not to make the same mistake again.
Arsenal are currently five points clear at the top of the league and want to add to their options in the engine room – cover for Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey is desirable, with Albert Sambi Lokonga just 23 and Mohamed Elneny out of favour.
Arteta’s men return to Premier League action when they host London rivals West Ham on Boxing Day at the Emirates Stadium.
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