Erik ten Hag has been warned to not use Adrien Rabiot at the base of his midfield as the Frenchman closes in on a move to Manchester United.
With a deal for top target Frenkie de Jong stalling, Rabiot has emerged as an alternative option. Midfield is one of the weakest areas in the Red Devils squad, with Fred and Scott McTominay starting the defeat to Brighton.
But the duo found themselves totally dominated by the Seagulls, with Fred hauled off in the second-half. Their disastrous showing has led to Ten Hag renewing efforts to add to his options in the middle of the park, with Rabiot appearing most likely to join.
