Could Newcastle United add the Manchester United winger to their ranks this summer?
Manchester United’s Ashley Young
Sky Bet have released odds on Ashley Young’s next club, with Newcastle United among the main contenders to sign the Manchester United winger.
Young, 31, is in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford and could be set to depart after appearing just 12 times in the Premier League this past campaign.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are said to be in the market for a new left winger, and Young could be a useful addition for Rafa Benitez’s side, having won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League with Manchester United.
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez
And as far as the bookmaker is concerned a move to St James’ Park might well be on the cards, with only Stoke City [9/2] above the Magpies [7/1] on the list of likely destinations.
One potential stumbling block, however, is the hostile relationship between Benitez and Jose Mourinho, the Manchester United manager who may favour sending Young elsewhere if the 30-cap England international is deemed surplus to requirements.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho
The main contenders:
Stoke City – 7/2
Newcastle United – 7/1
West Bromwich Albion/any Chinese club/ Aston Villa – 10/1
Watford – 12/1
Would Young be a good signing for Newcastle United?
General view of St James’ Park
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