Liverpool receive massive boost in the race for pacey midfielder

Jurgen Klopp is in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Adrien Rabiot this winter as the 23-year-old is desperately seeking a move to the Premier League.

The Frenchman rejected the new contract from Thomas Tuchel and his current deal with the team expires by the end of the season.

So as to avoid losing him on a free transfer, the Ligue 1 Champions have decided to sanction his sale to any interested suitor as soon as possible.

Top Premier League clubs are actively keeping close tabs on the midfielder with Tottenham, Arsenal and the Reds are all credited with an interest in the World Cup winner.

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The Express reported on Sunday that the three Premier League giants are in intense competition for Rabiot’s signature but the player has chosen to join Liverpool.

According to Rabiot — as reported by the Express, Liverpool are doing fine at the moment and he wants to be part of the team this season.

The player will be a great addition to the Merseyside outfits as he will be an upgrade to ageing and out-of-form Adam Lallana at the middle of the pitch.

Meanwhile, Klopp has no major reason to rush into sealing a deal with PSG for the player. He could wait till next transfer market so as to get him as a free agent.

Apart from the Premier League clubs, La Liga clubs are equally in the race for his services. Barcelona were once linked with the player but that Valverde eventually cooled his desire to work with him after signing Ajax’s youngster De Ligt for €75m last week.