Newcastle United are interested in signing Atalanta’s Italian defender Giorgio Scalvini.
TEAMtalk reports that Newcastle are looking to add depth to their defense following Fabian Schaal’s injury. The 22-year-old Italian is highly regarded across Europe and Newcastle believe he could be a quality signing.
Scalvini is currently considered one of the best young defensive talents in Italian football. It will be interesting to see whether Atalanta are prepared to allow him to leave.
Newcastle have been constantly monitoring his development and have put a lot of effort behind the scenes.
It will be interesting to see if they take over the interest and make a formal offer to get the deal done. The young defender could be attracted to the idea of a move to the Premier League, especially if the Premier League is prepared to offer him regular chances.
Newcastle have an ambitious project and a quality team. They compete in the UEFA Champions League and could be an attractive transfer destination for talented players.
Newcastle want to play against top teams regularly and need to strengthen their squad. Defensive units need improvement. They looked mediocre at the back this season. Signing one of the best young defensive talents could be a smart move.
However, Atalanta will not want to lose a talented young player like him so easily. He is a key part of their future and would cost around £35 million to sign. It remains to be seen whether Newcastle are prepared to pay his asking price. They are one of the richest clubs around and have the resources to get a deal done.
