Manchester United must roll out the biggest gun in their negotiating arsenal if they are to get a deal for Adrien Rabiot over the line.
The Red Devils have agreed in principle to sign the Frenchman from Juventus as Erik ten Hag frantically searches for a midfield recruit this summer. Old Trafford chiefs will need to stump up an initial fee in the region of £15million to get the deal over the line.
They will also need to strike personal terms with Rabiot, which means entering talks with his mother and agent, Veronique. It appears she will drive a hard bargain when it comes to negotiating the best possible contract for her son - and as she is only interested in talking directly to United football director John Murtough, rather than any intermediaries.
