Newcastle United set to capitalise on club's financial worries and sign star defender: report

Newcastle United set to capitalise on club's financial worries and sign star defender: report

Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Atalanta and Italy centre back Giorgio Scalvini, according to reports.The Magpies have repeatedly been linked with the 22-year-old defender, who has made almost 150 appearances for the Serie A club and won eight caps for his country.Atalanta have held firm over Scalvini, but the Bergamo-based outfit's financial position has changed this summer - and Newcastle are ready to capitalise.Why Newcastle…

Scalvini sale possible as Atalanta entertain Newcastle United interest - Get Italian Football News

As reported by Tutto Atalanta, La Dea could consider the sale of Giorgio Scalvini, who is attracting interesting from Newcastle United. Atalanta are still keen on a second major player sale to generate funds ahead of Maurizio Sarri’s first season. With Marco Palestra alsoready moved on to Chelsea, the club were hoping Ederson’s exit would sort out their needs, only for his move to Man United collapse after a medical flag-up. This brings Scalvini…