Barcelona regain interest in €18 million-rated French midfielder – report

Barcelona have a well-stocked, quality midfield department at the club, that is performing very well currently.

In Pedri, Frenkie de Jong and Sergio Busquets, the Catalans have top-quality starting options with the likes of Gavi, Nico Gonzalez and Riqui Puig ready to step in and provide cover whenever needed.

In addition to that, the Blaugrana seem set to capture the services of AC Milan midfield mainstay Franck Kessie. The Ivorian will be a free agent in the summer and is all but guaranteed to sign for Barcelona, with Busquets pretty much confirming the deal recently.

Despite that, a report from Italian publication Calciomercato.it (h/t Fichajes) is now claiming that Barcelona have seemingly revived their interest in Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

The Frenchman has been a player that has been linked with the Catalans for a number of years now, but a move has never materialised.

Since joining Juve on a free transfer in 2019, the 27-year-old has flattered to deceive and, at one point, looked very likely to be shown the exit doors. However, the former PSG ace has found his mojo back recently and has impressed of late under Massimiliano Allegri.

So much so that, there is talk of the Bianconeri wanting to hand the French international a new contract. At the same time, it has also seemingly led to Barcelona rekindling their interest in the midfielder.

With Rabiot set to enter the final year of his contract with Juventus in the summer, he will be available on a bargain price, provided he does not sign a new deal with the Serie A giants.

However, as things stand, a new midfielder should not be a pressing concern for the Blaugrana. Instead, they could do well to use the transfer funds to strengthen other areas of the field.

Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.