JUVENTUS are "increasingly confident" of keeping Manchester United target Adrien Rabiot.
The France midfielder is regarded as United's main back-up plan after Chelsea rejected three bids for Mason Mount.
But Juve are tipped to renew the France midfielder's contract.
Rabiot's current four-year deal ends this month after arguably his finest season in Italy since arriving from PSG in 2019.
And Sky Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio believes he could sign a new 12-month contract with the Serie A giants rather than depart on a free transfer.
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Premier League giants like United have been linked with the 28-year-old over the past couple of seasons.
But Rabiot appears more settled than ever in Italy.
That leaves Red Devils' boss Erik ten Hag facing a growing headache in his hunt to bring in a proven playmaker.
Ten Hag wants alternatives to Christian Eriksen next to Bruno Fernandes.
But Chelsea have reportedly rejected United's third offer for Mount of around £55million.
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The England ace is thought to have agreed personal terms with Old Trafford officials.
But with the Blues demanding £65m for the 24-year-old, United are now considering giving up the chase.
The Manchester Evening News suggest the Red Devils would then switch attention to four other midfield options.
And Rabiot was considered by many to be a prime contender - until claims of Juve keeping him.
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