Newcastle interest in Ziółkowski as Roma defender weighs summer exit | OneFootball

Newcastle have reportedly scouted Jan Ziółkowski several times this season, with Polish sources claiming that the Roma defender is considering ‘every step’ in the summer, ‘including leaving.’

Premier League side Newcastle United have shown interest in Polish defender Ziółkowski, who is about to terminate his first season in Serie A at Roma.

Newcastle target Ziółkowski considers Roma exit

According to the Polish media outlet Sport.pl, several clubs have scouted the 20-year-old this season, including Newcastle and others from Italy, France, and the Netherlands.

Ziółkowski, however, has been struggling with playing time in recent weeks, making his last Serie A appearance as a starter in a 2-0 win over Lecce on January 6.

Since then, the U21 Poland international has only played five Serie A games as a substitute under Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Jan Ziolkowski and his mate Niccolo Pisilli of AS Roma in action during the warm up before the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

During the international break in March, Ziolkowski was not involved in Poland’s World Cup play-off games against Albania and Sweden, as his national team failed to qualify for the competition.

ATHENS, GREECE – JANUARY 29: Jan Ziolkowski of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Panathinaikos FC and AS Roma at Spyros Louis on January 29, 2026 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)

“The national team is very important to Janek, just like playing for Roma,” a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Sport.pl.

“He wanted to help the national team in the play-offs, but due to his lack of club play, that wasn’t possible. Playing for the club is crucial in this context.

“We’re considering every step that will lead to Janek playing. Including leaving.”

Ziółkowski’s Roma contract runs out in June 2030.

The Polish centre-back has scored one goal in 19 Roma appearances this season.