RUMOURS: Man Utd ready to beat Arsenal to Rabiot

Manchester United are ready to reinforce their Premier League title bid this January with the signing of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, beating Arsenal to the starlet in the process according to Don Balon.

The 20-year-old has been a long-standing target of Gunners' boss Arsene Wenger, but United are willing to offer the midfield talent a more lucrative contract to tempt him to Old Trafford.

United representatives are already believed to have sounded out Rabiot about a potential move and have crucially assured him that he will play a key part in Louis van Gaal's plans this term as they aim to lift silverware.

The promise of first-team football is said to have particularly appealed to Rabiot, with the youngster enduring a tumultuous relationship with PSG's heirarchy due to lack of playing time.

Rabiot has turned out in 20 games in all competitions for Laurent Blanc's side this term, but is still behind the likes of Marco Verratti and Blaise Matuidi in the pecking order.