Despite the transfer window in England being shut, clubs can still make signings from the free agent market.
There’s a depth of talent who are still yet to find their next club and there are a number of Premier League sides who are considering making a move.
West Ham are looking at former Liverpool defender Joel Matip and now TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been approached by one of the best free agents available.
Adrien Rabiot’s representatives have approached Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur
TBR Football understands that the Pro League have made him a very large offer for Adrien Rabiot, as have Galatasaray, and Fenerbahce before them, but as it stands the Frenchman does not plan on leaving Europe.
AC Milan have backed away after refusing to meet his demands last week, whilst we understand Bayern Munich and Monaco have held talks but as yet no firm offers.
The same is true of England – talks have taken place with every major club in England, the big six plus Villa and Newcastle in that they have all been approached by Rabiot’s people – indeed they have been speaking all summer, trying to get a deal but we can confirm he is yet to get an offer from any Premier League club.
As it stands the 29-year-old’s wage demands are understood to be around £220,000-a-week.
Rabiot was dropped from the French squad for their Nations League games and TBR Football understands Didier Deschamps has told him to get his club career sorted out.
Adrien Rabiot’s wage demands could be putting off Premier League clubs
It appears as though Rabiot’s wage demands are pushing away a lot of Premier League suitors.
So, with the season now well underway, the former Juventus midfielder will likely have to accept significantly lower wages if he is to stay in Europe.
Otherwise, a switch to the Saudi Pro League looks his most likely destination at this stage.