Arsenal to compete with Newcastle for 28-year-old French international

Arsenal are keen on signing the Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot at the end of the season and they will face competition from Newcastle United.

A report from Tutto Juve claims that the two English clubs are mostly interested in signing the 28-year-old French international who will be a free agent in the summer.

His contract with Juventus expires in the summer of 2024 and he is unlikely to sign an extension with them.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be an exciting challenge for Rabiot and he could be interested at this stage of his career.

Adrien Rabiot would be a bargain signing

Arsenal need more quality and depth in the middle of the park and the French international would be the ideal acquisition for them. He will add defensive cover, physicality, control and composure to the side. He could form a quality partnership with Declan Rice at the heart of the Arsenal midfield.

Signing a player of his experience and quality on a free transfer would represent a major coup for the Gunners.

Similarly, Newcastle need more depth in the midfield as well. It will be interesting to see if they can attract the French international without the lure of European football. Rabiot could be the ideal partner for Sandro Tonali next season and he would help them control games better.

With that said, Rabiot might want to join a big club capable of winning major trophies and therefore Arsenal would be a more attractive destination for him.

Whoever ends up signing the player will have a proven performer at a high level on their hands for a major bargain.