Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth is believed to be eyeing a move for Juventus sensation, Adrien Rabiot, forward of the January switch window.
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According to Italian outlet Calciomercato – the Magpies – in addition to fellow Premier League facet Arsenal – are able to ‘go on the offensive’ if there’s a probability to land the 27-year-old subsequent month, with the French worldwide having simply six months remaining on his present deal in Turin.
The report means that the Serie A outfit might probably even set their sights on the midfielder’s compatriot Allan Saint-Maximin as a part of a swap deal, albeit with Max Allegri’s facet additionally set to think about provides of round €15-20m (£13-17m).
The 6 foot 2 maestro was beforehand linked with a move to Tyneside in the course of the summer time window, having additionally reportedly come near becoming a member of Manchester United.
‘Monster’ at St James’ Park
Were the £149k-per-week man to commerce one black and white jersey for one other it might properly show a notable coup so far as the northeast facet are involved, with Rabiot having been in scintillating kind for each membership and nation of late.
The skilled asset has notably been one thing of a shining mild on the Allianz Stadium up to now this time period having scored 5 targets and laid on two assists in all competitions from his midfield berth, proving himself a rising menace within the remaining third.
The former Paris Saint-Germain “monster” – as described by journalist Robin Bairner – would supply Eddie Howe’s facet an actual all-round asset resulting from his brilliance at each ends of the pitch, as he additionally ranks within the high 15% in Europe for aerial duels gained, in addition to within the high 19% for tackles made.
That high quality has now been replicated at worldwide stage with the “sensational” ace – as described by commentator T.N Raghu – having been very important for Les Bleus on the World Cup up to now, making up for misplaced time after refusing to be a part of the standby listing 4 years in the past in Russia.
The 33-cap magician has began three of his nation’s 4 video games on the match in Qatar up to now, notably scoring as soon as and laying on one help, whereas additionally showcasing his ball-winning expertise after averaging a formidable 2.5 tackles per recreation.
A very eye-catching determine who has a wealth of expertise on the elite stage – with 60 Champions League appearances to his title in his profession up to now – Rabiot’s arrival in England would certainly show an astute move for the top-four hopefuls.
It could properly show a troublesome process for Ashworth to try to tempt the Frenchman to come back to St James’ Park, though the one-time Manchester City youth product might actually add actual high quality to Newcastle’s midfield ranks.
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