Manchester United and the entourage of Adrien Rabiot have been negotiating for about two weeks, but they haven’t been able to reach an agreement. The parties have reached an unsolvable impasse, and the Red Devils are turning their attentions to other targets.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Premier League giants offered a €6.5M salary plus €1.5M potential add-ons. Instead, the player’s mother and agent demanded €9M net. There hasn’t been any progress in the last few days. The Frenchman has reservations about moving to a team that doesn’t play in the Champions League. While that isn’t an insurmountable obstacle, it drove up his requests. The English outfit will now chase after Casemiro, but it’s a long shot.
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Casemiro is Manchester United's dream target in midfield as the Adrien Rabiot deal has been called off.
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— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) August 17, 2022
Juventus and Manchester United had easily come to terms on a €17.5M fee for Rabiot. The midfielder not transferring hinders the Bianconeri’s plans. They wish to replace him with Leandro Paredes, who’s eager to join. But they need the former PSG man or Arthur to exit first.
Juventus have received Manchester United message on Adrien Rabiot: deal is completely 'off' and won't change unless something crazy happens on player side. ??? #MUFC
Man Utd have intention to pay record-salary and also huge signing fee. Other targets now discussed internally. pic.twitter.com/JKTNU0OPb7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2022
According to the publication, the move not going through is also blocking Nicolò Rovella’s proposed loan to Monza to avoid being short-handed in the role. It’s likely a signal that the coaching staff doesn’t plan to use the outcast while the window is open.
Our Take on Rabiot Failing to Strike a Deal with Manchester United
It all seemed too easy for Juventus, which were surely salivating at the prospect of getting rid of an overpaid and underperforming player, even cashing in a decent sum considering his contract runs out in 2023. They have been resolute with Aaron Ramsey, so they will continue to push out the two midfield misfits, hoping to be successful
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