5 clubs which could sign Adrien Rabiot in January

Rabiot has reportedly turned down an offer for the third time this summer

#1 Barcelona

Valverde has the unenviable job of trying to replace the ageing Busquets and Ivan Rakitic — Valverde has the unenviable job of trying to replace the ageing Busquets and Rakitic

For Rabiot himself, Barcelona would be a dream move.

The Catalan giants have been hunting for midfielders ever since Andres Iniesta announced his departure, and they ended up signing Arturo Vidal and Arthur.

They also wanted a third midfielder, and tried to sign Paul Pogba and Ajax wonder-kid Frenkie de Jong.

When both those moves fell through, they made a last ditch attempt to sign Rabiot by offering PSG Ousmane Dembele in return.

If PSG are unable to tie Rabiot down with a contract by January, Barcelona will almost certainly return for his signature. And if they do, they will probably be the favourites to sign him.

Ernesto Valverde has the unenviable job of trying to replace the ageing Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitic, and signing Rabiot will be a step in the right direction.

Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.