If Manchester United decide Adrien Rabiot is the solution to their midfield problems history won't entirely be on their side.
The Juventus and France star is one of the latest names to be heavily linked with an Old Trafford switch after the likes of Frenkie de Jong had taken centre-stage earlier in the summer. Rabiot himself will be keen to earn minutes as he aims to cement his place in Didier Deschamps' squad for the upcoming World Cup.
If he signs, the 27-year-old will become the 14th French player to represent United in the Premier League era, with mixed results. Here, Mirror Football ranks the 13 to have tried their luck so far.