Manchester United and Newcastle United could chase Nabil Fekir in the summer, with the 29-year-old likely to leave Real Betis.
According to Fichajes, Manchester United and Newcastle United are vying for Nabil Fekir in the summer. The 29-year-old World Cup winner could depart Real Betis after the season as he looks for a bigger challenge, which could also mean a move to England.
Nabil Fekir was one of the best talents in France a few years earlier, and he remains one of the most formidable players in Europe. After his big-money move to Liverpool fell through, the 29-year-old World Cup winner made a surprising decision to join Real Betis despite interest from other notable sides.
While he has had a modest season by his standards, Fekir has plenty of suitors chasing his signature. A move away from Real Betis could materialise in the summer, as he might seek a bigger challenge in his career. Barcelona and Newcastle United have shown an interest previously, with the Magpies set to revisit the chase.
Reports in December suggested, Fekir could reject any advances from Newcastle, but the Premier League side could try again for the attacker. If the Magpies qualify for the Champions League, there’s every chance of the player thinking about a move here, but there’s plenty of competition for the 29-year-old World Cup winner.
Eddie Howe is keen to shore up his midfield and attacking options next summer and would prefer an experienced head like Fekir. The 29-year-old World Cup winner will certainly add a layer of quality to the side and give the manager an option to use in different games.
Newcastle United have Manchester United for the company in the chase for Fekir. Erik ten Hag, like Howe, could use the 29-year-old’s experience in his quest to challenge for titles. While the Red Devils are already in contention for the Premier League, their squad depth might see them fall away.
They remain linked with Premier League-proven stars like James Ward-Prowse, which shows the area Ten Hag is looking to strengthen. A player like Fekir could fit the manager’s mould like Christian Eriksen did, bringing some much-needed quality.
The questions would linger around how much Betis could demand from the 29-year-old World Cup winner. He still has a contract until 2026, meaning the Spanish could ask for a sizeable fee from the English giants, who might be happy to pay it.
