Juventus are closing in on an settlement with Newcastle United for the switch of 26-year-old defender Lloyd Kelly.
The Bianconeri have been on the hunt for brand spanking new defenders because the begin of January, as Thiago Motta’s backline has been depleted by the ACL accidents of Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal, along with the departure of former membership captain Danilo.
Cristiano Giuntoli have already introduced in younger right-back Alberto Costa from Vitoria Guimaraes, whereas additionally signing Renato Veiga on mortgage from Chelsea. Nonetheless, a centre-back continues to be required to shore up their winter enterprise, particularly following Pierre Kalulu’s harm which ought to preserve him out for a number of weeks.
So in line with a number of sources within the Italian media, together with Gianluca Di Marzio and Alfredo Pedulla, Juventus are very near securing an settlement for Kelly.
The Serie A giants had already monitored the Englishman final season when his contract with Bournemouth was set to run out. Ultimately, it was Newcastle who gained the race for his providers.
Nonetheless, the 26-year-old has been struggling for enjoying time below Eddie Howe, so he’s eager to place an finish to his transient expertise at St. James Park simply and revitalize his profession elsewhere. Whereas he had different proposals on the desk, he insisted on giving his precedence to Juve.
The Bianconeri are anticipated to pay circa 3 million euros to signal the defender on mortgage till the tip of the season, however the accord may even embody an possibility to purchase set between 13 and 14 million euros.
The 2 golf equipment are at the moment ironing out the ultimate particulars concerning the fee strategies, whereas Juventus may determine to e book the participant’s medical in London to hurry up the method provided that the switch window closes on Monday night.
Just like Veiga, Kelly is a left-footed central defender who may cowl at left-back if required.