Report: Juventus want bargain £13m for player, Newcastle interested

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CalcioMercato claim Juventus are requesting a bargain £13million for midfielder Adrien Rabiot – with Newcastle recently linked.

Rabiot, 26, has struggled to make his mark at Juventus. Joining the club in the summer of 2019, Rabiot has clocked up 95 appearances for Juve.

But he rarely ever produced the form that saw him shine for Paris Saint-Germain previously. He is still considered one of Serie A’s best midfielders.

Rabiot has now entered the last 18 months of his contract at Juventus – and Juve will have to sell him in the next couple of windows to get some cash.

The report states that Juve are looking to get rid of him, and will only request a bargain fee of £13million. Newcastle have been linked.

A previous report from CalcioMercato says Newcastle have Rabiot on their radar. For £13million, they can sign the France international in January.

Rabiot price tag: £13m should have Newcastle and Howe on red alert

Newcastle and Eddie Howe do need a midfielder. Sean Longstaff, Isaac Hayden, Jonjo Shelvey, Jeff Hendrick and Joe Willock are their options.

But Shelvey has been criticised, Longstaff is yet to realise his potential, Hendrick can play out wide – and Willock is more of a number 10.

A holding midfielder is needed – Steve Bruce wanted one in the summer, along with a centre-back. At £13million, Rabiot would be a brilliant signing.

But would Rabiot consider a move? Yes, they would be able to pay his wages – but Newcastle lack European competition, and are in a relegation fight.