Newcastle United 'make contact' for Giorgio Scalvini as Atalanta weigh sales | OneFootball

Newcastle United have growing interest in Atalanta’s versatile defender Giorgio Scalvini after a difficult summer that included Eddie Howe’s departure.

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that initial, exploratory contact has been made with Atalanta and with the player, but no formal bid has followed.

The player is with Ali Barat’s Epic Sports Agency.

Atalanta are seeking a major sale this summer after Ederson’s switch to Manchester United fell through, which could push them to consider offers for Scalvini and even Charles De Ketelaere.

They may hold a hard line and the asking price is likely to be significant, yet they would still be open to proposals for the Italian defender. Inter’s move for Marco Palestra earlier this summer showed how difficult Atalanta can be to negotiate with.

Source: Get Italian Football News

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