LaLiga 2018-19: 3 reasons why Barcelona should sign Adrien Rabiot

It is not news anymore that FC Barcelona are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Talks are reportedly underway as the LaLiga champions work towards the acquisition of the French superstar whose contract at the Parc des Princes expires at the end of the current campaign.

But while Sporting director Eric Abidal and his team have been pulling the strings in order to get Rabiot's signature, there has been a section among Barcelona fans and football journalists who believe that a deal for the 23-year-old doesn't make much sense due to a couple of reasons, ranging from disciplinary concerns to his choice of agent and temperament.

However, regardless of all these claims, Rabiot would still be a great signing for the Catalan giants. Below are 3 reasons why the Blaugrana should sign the PSG midfielder:

#3. Rabiot is incredibly talented

Rabiot is a highly talented midfielder who has proved himself at European level

When it comes to listing the brightest young midfielders in Europe at the moment, there is no doubt the PSG midfielder ranks very high. He has time and again proven his incredible talent at the Parc Des Princes during the past few years.

The Frenchman has also experienced top-class football, lining up alongside the likes of Marco Verratti, Angel Di Maria, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani as well as proving his remarkable abilities in both the French League and the UEFA Champions League.

At just 23, there is no doubt Rabiot still has a huge future ahead of him. And with the likes of Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitic already in their 30s, it would be a very good option for Barcelona to add such a fantastic young midfielder into their squad as they prepare for the future.

#2. Cheap price

Barcelona could sign the Frenchman for absolutely nothing

Rabiot refused to renew his contract with PSG which runs out by the end of the season. Therefore, Barcelona would reap great rewards if they successfully lure him to the Camp Nou this season.

The PSG star becomes a free agent by the end of the current season which implies that Barcelona can sign him in the summer by paying the Ligue 1 champions absolutely nothing. Some reports also suggest that the Catalans could also pay the Parisians just €5 million to get him this winter.

Whichever option is triggered, Barcelona would find themselves in a win-win situation if they end up bringing the French international to the Catalan capital. Signing Rabiot for just €5 million or absolutely nothing would entail a huge profit for the Spanish champions.

#1. Relief for the fans still mourning the loss of Neymar

An opportunity for Barcelona to avenge the loss of Neymar who was snatched by PSG in 2017

Barcelona suffered a bit of an embarrassment when the Parisians successfully lured Brazilian superstar Neymar from the Nou Camp during the summer of 2017.

The Catalans resisted the transfer but there was nothing they could do as the Ligue 1 champions decided to trigger the buyout clause in the player's contract worth £200 million - putting the Blaugrana in a difficult situation as they endured the absence of the Samba star.

However, with PSG's own academy product Rabiot becoming rebellious to his parent club and angling towards the Camp Nou, Barcelona should go all out to sign the midfielder for free as that would be a perfect way to re-establish their pre-eminence in the market. It would also be a great relief to their fans who are still embittered by loss of the Brazilian winger.