Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is yet to make a decision on the future of winger Tom Cleverley.
The People says Fergie planned to let Cleverley, 20, join Newcastle United for the upcoming campaign but is having second thoughts.
While United haven't given up hope of landing Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder, Owen Hargreaves's ongoing injury nightmare means Cleverley now has a shot at first-team action at Old Trafford.
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