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Savona latest Italy defender targeted by Newcastle United
Newcastle United are reportedly planning a bid for Juventus defender Nicolò Savona, who had previously been linked with Manchester City, and still hoping for Atalanta's Giorgio Scalvini. The Premier League side already have Sandro Tonali and are looking towards more Italy internationals to bolster their squad this summer, specifically in defence. According to Sky Sports UK, they are planning a fresh proposal for Juventus right-back Savona. Savona on Newcastle United radar The 22-year-old plays primarily on the right, but can also be used in central defence when needed. A product of the Juventus youth academy, Savona is currently out of action until mid-September with an ankle injury that he sustained during the FIFA Club World Cup. He had previously been linked with the Premier League for Manchester City as an alternative to his Juve teammate Andrea Cambiaso. However, Savona only recently signed a new contract with the Bianconeri to June 2023. Meanwhile, the same source confirms Newcastle United have also not lost hope of getting Atalanta centre-back Scalvini, although here there is significant competition from Napoli and Milan. Atalanta are also in no real rush to let the homegrown defender leave, putting him in their advertising campaign to launch the new kit today. Newcastle are considering an approach to Juventus for defender Nicolo Savona 🤔 They also retain a keen interest in Atalanta centre back Giorgio Scalvini, who has 8 caps for Italy 🇮🇹
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12-07-2025
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Scalvini centre of Milan, Napoli and Newcastle United transfer battle
After Newcastle United interest, now Milan and Napoli are reportedly vying for Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, the Rossoneri proposing cash plus Malick Thiaw. Scalvini is one of the hottest properties on the transfer market this summer, although it will take something special for La Dea to part with him. Advertisement A product of their prolific youth academy, he is still only 21 years of age, despite having already accumulated 89 Serie A appearances. It would've been more, but he has barely set foot on the pitch in the last year following two serious knee injuries. Scalvini sought after for several clubs atalanta-bc-v-acf-fiorentina-serie-a-tim-scalvini Newcastle United had already put Scalvini at the top of their list of priorities to reinforce the defence this summer, but there is strong competition from within Serie A. According to Sport Mediaset, both Napoli and Milan are ready to push hard for the Italy international, with the Partenopei seeing him as an alternative to Sam Beukema of Bologna at €35m plus €5m in add-ons. MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 05: Malick Thiaw of AC Milan controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Real Madrid C.F. and AC Milan at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 05, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by) It is now reported that Milan are hoping to lower the cost of the operation by offering €15m cash plus ownership of German centre-back Thiaw. The situation around Thiaw has been tricky, with a move to Como seemingly falling apart because he was not convinced by the destination.
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04-07-2025
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Newcastle United step in for Thiaw after Como agreement
Malick Thiaw continues to resist the agreed Como transfer and now there are reports Newcastle United are in the running for the Milan defender. The Rossoneri have warned he is not part of their plans under coach Max Allegri and had given the all-clear for Como to complete the swoop for €25m. Advertisement However, he was not enthusiastic about the switch and continued to stall for several days. It was noted that the German international arrived at pre-season training earlier than expected today, as he is eager to convince Allegri and the club that he deserves to stay. Thiaw targeted by Newcastle United too MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Zepiqueno Redmond of Feyenoord is challenged by Malick Thiaw of AC Milan during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between AC Milan and Feyenoord at San Siro Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) There is another twist in the tale this evening, as Sky Sport Italia report that a club from the Premier League has set its sights on Thiaw. Milan News are more specific, naming the interested party as Newcastle United. It would be another Serie A defender on the radar of the Magpies, who are also heavily linked with Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini.
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04-07-2025
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Everything Newcastle United needs to know about Italy talent Scalvini
Everything Newcastle United needs to know about Italy talent Scalvini Friday's reports claim that Giorgio Scalvini is now the no.1 transfer priority for Premier League side Newcastle United this summer. Here is everything Magpies fans need to know about the highly-rated 21-year-old. Who is Italy international Scalvini? For several years, Scalvini has been one of, if not the most highly anticipated young defender in Italian football. Advertisement A traditional centre-back, Scalvini made his Serie A debut as a 17-year-old in 2021, and was a regular in the starting line-up by the age of 18, having made 32 top flight appearances in 2022-23, and then another 36 in 2023-24 at the ages of 19 and 20. Leroy Sane of Germany challenges Giorgio Sclavini of Italy during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and Italy at Borussia Park Stadium on June 14, 2022 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images) 6'4 in height, equally adept in the air as he is with the ball at his feet and showing defensive wisdom beyond his years, Scalvini already racked up over 100 first-team appearances for Atalanta before the age of 21. Scalvini was also capped eight times at full international level before the age of 20. He had expected to be part of the Italy squad for the EURO 2024 campaign last summer, but picked up an injury in the final minutes of the final Serie A match of the 2023-24 season, which was later confirmed to be a cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. atalanta-bc-v-acf-fiorentina-serie-a-tim-scalvini Miraculously, it only took around five months for him to recover from his serious knee injury as he emerged for a second-half cameo in a 3-1 win over Parma on November 23, 2024. Advertisement Though he would go on to feature another five times for Atalanta in Serie A, Scalvini then picked up a serious injury to his shoulder, which required surgery and ultimately ended a cruel and frustrating season for the defensive talent. Recent updates claim that Scalvini is set to return to training in mid-July.
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04-07-2025
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Scalvini emerges as Newcastle's main defensive priority
Atalanta and Italy defender Giorgio Scalvini is a top priority target for Newcastle United, according to The Times. Newcastle have targeted Atalanta and Italy centre-back Scalvini as their main defensive priority for the summer, according to The Times. Advertisement Scalvini is Newcastle's priority in defence LISBON, PORTUGAL – OCTOBER 5: Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP with Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC in action during the Group D – UEFA Europa League 2023/24 match between Sporting CP and Atalanta BC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 5, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by) The 21-year-old is one of the most promising Italian defenders, but spent most of the last year on the treatment table due to injuries. He sustained a cruciate ligament injury at the end of the 2024-25 campaign, missing out on the Euros with the Italy national team. He briefly returned to action between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 but was unlucky to miss the second part of the latest campaign with a shoulder injury. Price tag emerges for Newcastle target Scalvini Leroy Sane of Germany challenges Giorgio Scalvini of Italy during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and Italy at Borussia Park Stadium on June 14, 2022 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images) According to the report, Scalvini is Eddie Howe's main defensive priority for the summer. Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United and Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, applaud the fans following the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Newcastle United FC at Brentford Community Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Brentford, England. (Photo by) Scalvini is seen as a potential £30m (circa €35m) replacement for 33-year-olds Dan Burn and Fabian Schär. A product of the Atalanta Academy, Scalvini has made 89 Serie A appearances, scoring four goals and has played eight games with Italy national team, making his senior Azzurri debut in 2022.
