NEWCASTLE have been handed a transfer boost as Juventus make it 'priority' to sell Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.

It was widely-understood that Newcastle were interested in Rabiot, 26, during the January transfer window.

And now Italian outlet Calciomercato say that the Frenchman is in the 'shadow of mediocrity' at the Turin club.

Supposedly, Juventus are looking to get rid of his £110k-a-week salary when the season is over.

Boss Max Allegri has faith in Rabiot but some fans are becoming frustrated.

He has made 34 appearances for the 'Old Lady' this season but is yet to score.

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The 26-year-old France international moved to Italy from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019.

He arrived on a free transfer and remains under contract until 2023.

That means Juve could decide to cash in this summer if he fails to agree to an extension.

But whether or not Newcastle will go for him again remains to be seen, as the Toon will continue to build on a very positive January transfer window.

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The Magpies are flying recently, unbeaten in nine games until Sunday's defeat at Chelsea.

The signing of Kieran Trippier lifted the team at the start of the new year before he broke his foot.

And £35million transfer Bruno Guimaraes netted an outrageous maiden strike in English football, backheeling a volley into the roof of the net while looking the opposite direction.

The Geordies are in 14th, nine points above the relegation zone.

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