Scalvini on Newcastle’s Radar Following Positive Atalanta Meeting

Newcastle United have spent the weekend in talks with Atalanta over a deal for defender Giorgio Scalvini. After initial links in June, the Magpies have stepped up efforts to bring the 21-year-old defender on board by holding official discussions with the Serie A side.

The club is eager to strengthen its defense this summer, particularly as Dan Burn and Fabian Schar are both 33 and nearing the end of their careers. There’s a clear recognition within the club that their back line needs a fresh injection of youth. Currently, Sven Botman stands as Eddie Howe’s youngest first-team centre-back at 25, but the Newcastle boss is looking to bring in even younger talent to help the team progress.

Scalvini has emerged as a key target, with Newcastle reportedly valuing him around £30 million. The club held talks with Atalanta over the weekend in hopes of accelerating the deal. However, the latest update from those discussions may not be what Newcastle fans were hoping for.

Reports suggest that Newcastle United are reconsidering their pursuit of Giorgio Scalvini following the talks with Atalanta. It appears that Atalanta are firmly opposed to letting their 21-year-old defender leave. According to sources in Italy, Atalanta view Scalvini as ‘unsellable’ and are determined to keep him in their squad.

The Northern Echo has provided an update on the situation regarding talented defender Giorgio Scalvini, revealing that Atalanta’s head coach, Ivan Juric, is firmly committed to constructing his defense with Scalvini at its core for the upcoming season. It has been stated that Juric has persuaded Antonio Percassi, the club’s president, of Scalvini’s importance to the team’s long-term plan. According to reports, Atalanta is taking major measures to guarantee that they keep Scalvini, indicating to Newcastle that they are committed to keeping the young talent in Bergamo where they think he can thrive and contribute to the team’s success. It appears that the urgency of Juric’s request has struck a chord with the club’s leadership.