‘Brilliant’: Alan Shearer thinks 27-year-old is having a great World Cup, Chelsea reportedly want to sign him

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Alan Shearer kept it short and sweet whilst summarising Adrien Rabiot’s World Cup campaign so far.

Writing for the BBC, Shearer only required one word to describe the France international’s contribution to his country’s journey in Qatar.

Rabiot has justifiably attracted all the correct attention since being deployed by Didier Deschamps in his team’s midfield.

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The Juventus player hasn’t always been on the right side of positive comments, as his obvious talents can sometimes go walkabout.

But they’ve remained present in the face of pressure at the World Cup.

Yet, the 27-year-old and France’s quality will truly be put to the test on Saturday, when Deschamps takes on Gareth Southgate’s energetic England side.

It is arguably the most tantalising fixture of the quarter-finals, with the two nations heavily tipped as some of the favourites for the competition.

Each squad is brimming with gifted individuals that can turn a tie on its head single handedly.

Whilst Rabiot does not necessarily fit into this category, his importance to the French set-up cannot be understated.

“You need to do more than keep Kane quiet to keep England out, and it is the same with France and (Kylian) Mbappe,” sent the warning from Shearer to his compatriots.

“Antoine Griezmann and Adrien Rabiot are having brilliant tournaments, Aurelien Tchouameni has really impressed me and, while Ousmane Dembele can blow hot and cold, if he is on form that night then he is a handful.”

Rabiot is on Chelsea’s radar

Overcome England, and ensure France retain their world title, Rabiot might be a very popular man in the upcoming transfer markets.

Chelsea are reportedly already considering signing him from Juve once his contract expires in June.

Graham Potter will require midfield reinforcements if N’Golo Kante and Jorginho do not renew their deals.

Even if the pair remain at Stamford Bridge, fresh legs will be demanded to cover for the +30 duo.

Rabiot has already proven to be a welcome addition to France’s midriff; who says he cannot do the same at Chelsea?