Thomas Tuchel eyes Adrien Rabiot reunion - after explosive bust-up and dressing room ban

Thomas Tuchel is eying up a possible move for Juventus and France star Adrien Rabiot this summer.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Chelsea is a potential destination for the 27-year-old, who has just a year left on his current contract at the Serie A side. Juventus also need to free up space in the midfield if they are to re-sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United on a free transfer.

Rabiot made 45 appearances across all competitions last season and was a key member of the side, starting in all but one of Juventus' final 15 league games. But it would seem Massimiliano Allegri is willing to let him leave the club as they begin to reshape their squad ahead of the new season.

The report claims Rabiot is worth around €20-30million and it is a price tag which 'would not scare' the Blues. They also explain that the former PSG man could suit Premier League football due to his robust and physical style.

And Chelsea are supposedly keen to sign him with N'Golo Kante and Jorginho both struggling for form of late. Mateo Kovacic has arguably been the Blues' outstanding performer in recent months and could do with a physical presence alongside him.

It would mean a reunion for Tuchel and Rabiot, despite the pair reportedly falling out during their time at Paris Saint-Germain. As per Gianluca Di Marzio, Tuchel banned Rabiot from using the club's dressing room after the latter failed to sign a new contract at the French champions in December 2018.

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Rabiot was forced to train with PSG's reserves and also managed to get suspended after going to a nightclub and liking a post from Patrice Evra following their 3-1 Champions League loss to Manchester United later that season. It was a succession