Man United 'turned down Adrien Rabiot deal over agent demands'

Manchester United apparently turned down the chance to sign Adrien Rabiot as a free agent this summer due to the demands of his mother and agent Veronique Rabiot.

Twelve months after initially registering their interest in the France international, Man United were supposedly ready to try again for his signature this time around.

Upon Erik ten Hag's arrival last year, the Dutchman identified Rabiot as a prime target, and the Red Devils are believed to have agreed a fee with Juventus before failing to satisfy Rabiot's camp with the wages they placed on the table.

Rabiot enjoyed an impressive individual season with Juventus despite the protracted saga, and Man United reportedly reignited contacts with the 28-year-old's entourage once . . .