Manchester United and Newcastle eye Adrien Rabiot deal in January transfer window

Manchester United and Newcastle are reportedly eyeing a January move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, while West Ham have ended their interest in signing free agent Jesse Lingard. La Liga side Villarreal are interested in signing Donny van de Beek from Manchester United next summer with the Dutch midfielder having struggled for game time at the club since his arrival in September 2020.

 

Man Utd and Newcastle eyeing Rabiot deal

Manchester United and Newcastle are reportedly eyeing a January deal for Juventus star Adrien Rabiot.

First reported by Italian outlet Calciomercato, The Sun also carries the story that the Premier League duo are prepared to do battle for the midfielder when the transfer window opens.

Man Utd were strongly linked with the 28-year-old in the summer but a deal never materialised, while Newcastle are keen to strengthen their squad for the Champions League.The report adds: “However, Massimiliano Allegri wants to tie him down to a new contract.”

 

West Ham end interest in Lingard

West Ham have ended their interest in signing Jesse Lingard, according to various reports.

Lingard, out of contract after leaving Nottingham Forest at the end of last season, had been training with David Moyes’ side since August. However, in a report carried by multiple outlets, including the Daily Mail, West Ham are “no longer interested” in signing the former England international.

 

“The England midfielder will now train with Steven Gerrard's Al Ettifaq in a bid to earn a contract in Saudi Arabia,” the report states. “It remains to be seen as to whether the ex-United star can earn himself a contract after failing to do so at West Ham.”

 

Villarreal set to 'revive interest' in Van de Beek

Villarreal are interested in signing Donny van de Beek next summer, reports The Manchester Evening News. The Dutch midfielder has struggled for game time at Manchester United since his arrival in September 2020 and spent last season on loan at Everton. He played just 163 minutes in the Premier League last term and has not played a single minute this season. 

 

The 26-year-old was widely expected to leave Old Trafford before September's transfer deadline but a move failed to materialise.

 

Originally reported by Spanish outlet, Fichajes, the article states that Villarreal will “revive their interest” in the 26-year-old next summer.

 

United shelled out £25 million on Van de Beek three years ago and are expected to take a significant hit on their outlay.