Man Utd to rival Real Madrid for Toni Kroos replacement target

James Shearman

• Updated: 27 Jun 2024 09:16 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

Rabiot has been a key player for Juve in recent seasons but his future may lie elsewhere as his contract expires at the end of June.

The Old Lady are thought to have offered the Frenchman a two-year contract extension with an annual salary of €7.5 million.

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However, he has not yet decided on his future, giving Man Utd hope that he could be brought to Old Trafford.

Indeed, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the Red Devils are prepared to compete with Real Madrid for Rabiot's signature.

Despite the emergence of Kobbie Mainoo last season, Erik ten Hag will be keen to add midfield options to his squad over the summer.

Real Madrid want Rabiot

Madrid are considering a move for Rabiot following club legend Toni Kroos’ retirement.

Kroos, 34, will hang up his boots at the end of Germany's Euro 2024 campaign and Madrid have identified Rabiot as a potential replacement, according to Diario AS and Mundo Deportivo.

The France international, who is also currently at Euro 2024, would be a shrewd free-transfer signing for Los Blancos.

As well as Kroos, Dani Ceballos may also leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, with Real Madrid reportedly willing to accept offers of around €35 million.

Therefore, Carlo Ancelotti will only be left with five senior midfielders: Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric, Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde.

While those are fantastic players, that is not enough depth considering Ancelotti often played a midfield diamond last season.