With Scott McTominay widely expected to leave Manchester United this summer, the bookies are already taking bets on his next club.
The Scotland international has been immense for his country in recent camps, but he has struggled to cement a starting spot at his club under the leadership of Erik ten Hag.
It is understood that the Red Devils are keen to sell their midfielder this summer, but they have placed a bumper price tag of £30million on his services.
Sky Bet currently have Newcastle priced at favourites to sign McTominay at 7/4, with West Ham at 4/1 and Everton at 7/1.
Further out are Celtic at 10/1, but a move would be unlikely given the price of the 26-year-old.
Nottingham Forest (18/1), Crystal Palace (25/1) and Leicester City (33/1) are also quoted on the list of odds.
McTominay may be forced out of the Old Trafford door with the club closing in on a move for England international Mason Mount.
An initial £55million fee from Chelsea has been agreed and it is understood United will pay an additional £5million dependent on appearances and success.
The 24-year-old is understood to have agreed a five-year contract, with an option for a further year.
Agreeing a deal for Mount helps to bolster the options for United boss Erik ten Hag in a key midfield area.
Mount came through the ranks at Chelsea, scoring 27 goals and providing 22 assists in 129 Premier League appearances.
The 24-year-old – a Champions League winner with the Blues in 2021 – has won 36 England caps and started the Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.
United had made three previous offers for Mount, who is out of contract next summer.
They were keen not to get drawn into a saga and his expected arrival at Old Trafford will represent their first bit of business this summer.
Reports suggested that Chelsea were holding out for £65million, but a compromise has now been reached.
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