Liverpool and Manchester United target not interested in joining Saudi Pro League clubs: Reports

Erik ten Hag and Arne Slot.
Erik ten Hag and Arne Slot.

French midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who has been on the transfer radar of Liverpool and Manchester United, is reportedly not looking forward to playing in Saudi Arabia soon. Currently without a club, Rabiot last played for Juventus. His contract with the Seria A giants expired in July earlier this year, and he's yet to find a new suitor.

Multiple European clubs are interested in the French midfielder, but his demand for a high fee has stopped all the deals from materializing.

Rabiot is requesting €10 million per year with a signing-on bonus of €15 million. He also faced a similar situation last year, but later agreed on a one-year contract extension with Juventus.

Earlier this year, Juventus offered Rabiot a two-year extension with a salary of €7.5 million per year, but it was turned down by the 29-year-old. An offer of €5.5 million per year was also made by AC Milan, only to be turned down by Rabiot.

Manchester United, Newcastle United, Galatasaray, Al-Nassr, and more have been interested in signing the Frenchman. However, his financial demands have made the deals fall straight on their faces.

Despite failing to find success in finding a club, Adrien Rabiot has no plans of going to Turkey or the Saudi Pro League, as per Fabrizio Romano. The 29-year-old is prioritizing the top five European leagues.

Manchester United could sign defender who rejected Chelsea: Reports

Danish football star Patrick Dorgu has become a transfer target for Erik ten Hag's Manchester United after he reportedly turned down an offer by Chelsea earlier in the summer.

Dorgu joined Seria A side Lecce in July 2023 from Nordsjaelland Under-19. He has made 38 appearances Lecce, scoring two goals and assisting one. Dorgu majorly plays as a left-back, but he has also played as a left midfielder in some games.

According to HITC, Patrick Dorgu had an opportunity to sign a deal with Chelsea during the summer transfer window. However, he declined, as he didn't want to be loaned to the Blues' sister club, Strasbourg.

As a result, the Danish defender has become a target for Manchester United. As per the report, the Red Devils have also made a check on the 20-year-old. Lecce value the defender at €30 million amid interest from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

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