Former France international defender William Gallas has opened up on Manchester United's pursuit of Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
As reported by The Guardian earlier this week, the Red Devils agreed a fee of an initial £15 million with the Old Lady for the Frenchman's signature. Rabiot could become United's fourth acquisition this summer following the signings of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez.
Gallas, who has plenty of experience playing in the Premier League, is far from convinced by the move.
The former France defender has claimed that Rabiot might be able to rediscover his form at Old Trafford but feels the physicality of the Premier League will be a major challenge for him. He told Getting Casino:
"Rabiot was a good player when he played at PSG, when he went to Juventus, he hasn't had a good season. Maybe he will return to form at Manchester United but the Premier League is tougher and more physical, he needs to be ready for it."
Gallas has cast his doubts on whether his compatriot will be a good buy for Manchester United. He added:
"Players don't understand the levels of physicality of the Premier League until they witness it first-hand. I'm not sure it's not a good choice to bring him to Man United."
Will Adrien Rabiot be a good signing for Manchester United?
Rabiot was tipped to achieve big things in the early years of his career but he has not quite managed to live up to those lofty expectations. Since departing Paris Saint-Germain for Juventus on a free transfer back in 2019, his career has been on a downward trajectory.
Rabiot's debut season for the Old Lady was one to forget. Despite having won his place back in the side, he has been far from impressive for the Serie A side.
The Frenchman might be a cheap alternative to Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong, Ten Hag's priority target for his rebuild at Manchester United.
However, adding an underperforming player to an already weak midfield could be a decision that could come back to haunt the Red Devils' boss in the future. On top of that, Rabiot is not best known for his discipline off the pitch, which could have a detrimental effect on the dressing room.
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EBARE
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Thank MR William For saying this fact now🙏
KreddyKall
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he's another player with terrible attitude, he would fit right in
Sidams
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🤫 you were not much off a player but always had much to say ..
Ezequiel11998
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Manchester united WWE star.
IronBorn
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is this the new Garry Neville? this guy is having an opinion on everything.
dapbkmpry
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Man United need NDIDI don’t and Ericsson can play off him
vosdenoruy
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my dream team. if only man utd could get all dis player for ETH am sure we'll be competing for trophies
Tuabdknsy
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he is not physical but he is one of the talented and smartest players in epl. e.g Ozil wasn't physical but smart like Alcantara
He was smarter than alcantra
Jatabcdimt
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is Callas still alive
GunneR404
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still don't think he'll fit in unless he'll prove me wrong
Sibcdekory
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Man U she quickly go for the Stuttgart striker, Sasa Kalajdzic for that bargain price of 17m as first option. if possible, add Antony and any good and experienced striker. With the midfield, Nerves or Millencovic or both are the solution
satbciyz
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I with you on ths one Gallas we need quality in midfield.
ogggg
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the guy😂
flamesTTP
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two many options, sign or no sign just do it
Boebcdemn
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Why rabiot now when other club are buying like benaldo silver,de Jong and co.buy creative mild fielder to make it easier for attacker to score now
sinbcorsy
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is Bernado Silva physical?
he is not physical but he is one of the talented and smartest players in epl. e.g Ozil wasn't physical but smart like Alcantara
camdekptu
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is Bernado Silva physical?
zeabeprstz
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He's a good player but I don't know about his attitude
ArsenalFANATIC
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Rabiot is a good player and has the potential to be a great player. Only if he works on his attitude in the dressing room and off the pitch. His hard to work with his very prideful like matteo guendouzi. United will be signing a pogba again.
Abbajr20
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Is Gallas Manchester legend?