Man United given clear path to Adrien Rabiot transfer as statement released

Manchester United have made their mark in the transfer window with two signings of the same cloth ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Joshua Zirkzee has already been confirmed as United's first signing, and 18-year-old Leny Yoro is close to joining him. Both players arrive at Old Trafford as youngsters with little experience but, on the flip side of things, with plenty of potential to grow into.

Before the start of the season, a new centre-back and striker were among the positions of priority at the club. Next is central midfield. Casemiro and Scott McTominay continue to be linked with exits away from United while Sofyan Amrabat has still not completed a permanent move to Manchester after his loan spell from Fiorentina ended in June.

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Benfica starlet Joao Neves has been viewed as a long-term target, but Paris Saint-Germain seems to be the likely destination. So where do United go from here?

Manuel Ugarte has been a mainstay in the rumour mill over the last few weeks, as has Adrien Rabiot. The France international is currently a free agent after his Juventus contract expired on June 30 and the club announced his official departure on Thursday.

"Adrien Rabiot and Juventus’ paths have parted. The French midfielder’s time in Turin has come to an end after five seasons," it read. "First joining in the summer of 2019, Adrien won a Scudetto, two Italian Cups and one Italian Super Cup.

"Beyond the trophies won together, though, he will be remembered as a player who always gave his all for the shirt, and one who carried himself