Spurs early frontrunners to sign World Cup-winning midfielder

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

That’s according to a report from Corriere dello Sport (via Fichajes), who claim the Lilywhites have emerged as a surprise destination for the French midfielder.

Out of contract at the end of the season and yet to pen a new deal keeping him in Turin, Rabiot, 28, is a genuine contender to leave the Old Lady in the coming months.

Spurs early frontrunners to sign Adrien Rabiot

And with Ange Postecoglou expected to reinforce his midfield in the off-season, a World Cup-winning midfielder such as Rabiot would certainly pique the hard-hitting Aussie’s interest — the fact the 28-year-old would be available on a free transfer will only add to his appeal.

Spurs’ success will depend on how many other clubs, especially those in the Premier League, also enter the race, which is a contributing factor in the Londoners’ early interest.

Hopeful of beating off any competition, Postecoglou, with the backing of chairman Daniel Levy, could agree to a deal in principle with Rabiot before the summer window has even officially opened.

During his five years in Turin, Rabiot, who has represented France on 42 occasions, has scored 21 goals and registered 15 assists in 200 games in all competitions.