Transfer Talk: Red Devils favourites in Rabiot race

Manchester United are in pole position to land France and Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

The Red Devils are set to battle it out with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona for the 27-year-old but his desire to play in the Premier League has given them the advantage, according to The Mirror.

Rabiot featured in the nail-biting World Cup final on Sunday but was defeated as Argentina came away with the trophy for the first time since 1986.

It stopped Les Bleus, who had several stars struggling with a virus in the build-up to the game, from becoming the third nation to win the tournament back-to-back.

Rabiot’s performances under Didier Deschamps have put him in the spotlight and he is out of contract in the summer.

The Frenchman is familiar with Manchester having spent time at City’s academy early in his career, which could help influence his decision.

It is likely the 35-cap international, who was among the sick players and sat out of the semi-final win over Morocco, will have no shortage of options when deciding on his future.

Chelsea are hoping to beat both RB Leipzig and Manchester City to the signing of Josko Gvardiol by making a £45million move for the Croatian in January, say The Sun.

The Mirror report that Barcelona maestro Frenkie de Jong has spoken to Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag and admitted he would be happy to move to Old Trafford.

Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in signing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo but a deal would be difficult to complete in the January transfer window, suggest Sky Sports.