FC Barcelona are increasingly looking away from their preferred 'low-cost' alternative to reinforce their midfield if their finances allow it. Once the summer transfer window has ended in the main European leagues, Adrien Rabiot is still without a team and his future remains a question mark. The Barça board is following him closely with the aim of shoring up Hansi Flick's squad in case of emergency, since after Marc Bernal's injuries and the complications with Frenkie de Jong's recovery, the Catalans would not look unfavorably on the arrival of one more player for a 'weakened' midfield.
The 29-year-old midfielder ended his contract at Juventus in June after refusing to renew with the 'bianconeri' and has not yet chosen a destination. The high expectations of the French international prevented the sporting management of the 'Vecchia Signora' from deciding to continue negotiating the extension of his link with the club, so now several clubs want him as he is one of the free agents with the greatest talent and experience on the big stages.
The Premier and Serie A keep him away from Barça
Despite the fact that the Saudi Pro League is pressuring him for his arrival, the Frenchman's objective is to continue competing in Europe, which is why he would only be evaluating offers from teams located on the Old Continent. In fact, sources close to the player have revealed to 'Mundo Deportivo' that the footballer only has one offer from Serie A and another from the Premier League. However, Rabiot rejected an offer from AC Milan a few days ago, which could imply that the player wants to try his luck outside of Italy.
The Catalans are waiting in the shadows
For their part, Barça has not made any offers for the midfielder, due to the fact that they are limited by the salary limit. His signing bonus and salary are very expensive, which is why several clubs have ruled out his arrival, and the Catalans are not far from doing so. His mother Véronique is his agent and is known for being a 'tough nut to crack' when it comes to negotiating, as she does not usually stand firm when it comes to lowering her financial demands. Thus, the economic power of the Premier League appears as a possible destination, with Newcastle being one of the main candidates to acquire his services, leaving the Catalans with no chance.