Manchester United have already beaten Liverpool to the signing of defender Leny Yoro this summer.
Now, the two Premier League giants could be involved in another battle to sign a midfielder.
According to Football Italia, Man United and Liverpool will hold talks with midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who has become a free agent after his contract expired at Juventus.
The report has mentioned that the player will hold talks with a number of Premier League clubs before making a decision on his future.
Man United and Liverpool are believed to be leading the race to sign the French international midfielder while Newcastle United have also been mentioned as the club keen on signing the former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder.
The midfielder is attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Antonio Conte’s Napoli.
The fact that a player of his quality is available as a free agent this summer is creating huge interest in his services.
Man United have been brilliant with how they have conducted their transfer business this summer.
The Red Devils have wasted no time in signing a striker and a defender this summer, addressing two huge concerns facing the squad last season.
Man United need a fresh face in the midfield
A midfielder is now required at the club with the likes of Christian Eriksen, Casemiro and Scott McTominay all facing the prospect of being sold this summer.
Rabiot was a part of the France national team that reached the semifinal of the European Championship but lost against eventual winners Spain.
The midfielder has wealth of experience after playing for two of the biggest clubs in Europe; Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.
