Erik ten Hag will be expecting to be backed in the transfer market as he attempts to add depth to his team following a promising first season as Manchester United manager.
It was expected that the Dutchman would rotate very little, especially in the middle of the pitch where several players were dealing with long-term injuries and Casemiro was the only real option.
However, players will need to be kept fresh, and squad rotation will be essential, since United will be expected to perform well on all fronts the next season.
A energetic and adaptable midfielder is required by United.
Both Scott McTominay and Fred’s futures are up in the air, and if any or both depart, a new midfielder will undoubtedly replace them.
According to current sources, a bid for Chelsea’s Mason Mount is quite well along, although a Bosman transfer for Adrien Rabiot cannot be completely ruled out.
Last summer, the Red Devils were very close to signing the Frenchman, but it fell through at the last minute due to the player’s agent and mother Veronique’s wage demands.
The France international has his “bags ready” after finishing his Juventus contract, according to Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness).
The footballer is about to leave Turin after four trophy-filled seasons in which he won the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Italian Super Cup once each, despite the Old Lady’s best efforts to keep him.
Rabiot’s card movement
Since he will be available for a free transfer and United will have learned from their mistakes from last summer, they anticipate having “fewer complications” while trying to sign him.
The 28-year-old World Cup finalist from Qatar is reportedly being pursued by his former club Paris Saint-Germain, but the source claimed that Ten Hag’s team is “ahead at the moment” in the race to sign him.
Rabiot played in 48 games across all competitions and had his best-ever season in terms of goal involvements, scoring 11 goals and dishing out another six assists.
Rabiot is capable of playing as the defensive pivot but thrives in the No. 8 position, from which he can carry the ball into the opposing half or make improvised runs into the penalty area.
