Newcastle United has decided not to pursue a transfer for Adrien Rabiot during this current window, according to sources from Football Insider. Instead, the club is focusing on other priorities, such as finalizing a deal for Marc Guehi before the start of the new Premier League season next weekend.
Rabiot, who is available on a free transfer after leaving Juventus, has caught the interest of Liverpool, but the financial aspects of the deal, including high wages and signing-on fees, are potential obstacles. Despite Rabiot’s availability, Newcastle’s main focus remains on securing Guehi’s transfer amidst competition from other clubs trying to hijack the £60 million deal for the central defender.
Even after potentially securing a deal for Guehi, Newcastle’s manager Eddie Howe is expected to shift his attention towards signing a right-winger to bolster the team’s attacking options. Talks have been held with Chelsea regarding a potential deal for Nani Madueke, which could address this priority if successful. This focus on attacking players means that central midfielders like Rabiot may not be a target for the Magpies in this transfer window.
Additionally, Newcastle will soon welcome back Sandro Tonali from a ten-month ban for illegal betting starting on August 27. This news comes alongside Keith Wyness’ verdict on the possibility of a points deduction for Newcastle and the confirmation of Marc Guehi’s deal with the club.
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