Federico Gatti of Juventus has been linked as soon as once more with a transfer to the Premier League (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
Newcastle United have been linked with a transfer for Juventus defender Federico Gatti as Eddie Howe seems to form up the backline forward of the brand new season.
Just a few days in the past, journalist Mirko Di Natale reported that Everton and Newcastle United have reignited their curiosity in Juventus centre-back Federico Gatti.
The 26-year-old defender is as soon as once more on the radar of Premier League golf equipment, particularly with talks over a brand new contract at Juventus seemingly at a standstill.
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Talking to AreaNapoli yesterday, Di Natale doubled down on claims that each Everton and Newcastle are conserving tabs on Gatti. He additionally make clear why the Italy worldwide could possibly be on his means out of Turin when the switch window opens in the summertime.
When requested whether or not Juventus would really take into account promoting Gatti, Di Natale responded: “I don’t assume so. There’s sturdy curiosity not solely from Napoli, but additionally from the Premier League. The defender has a whole lot of attraction: already in the summertime.”
“There have been enquiries from Everton and Newcastle, and Juve by no means opened up concerning the sale. The membership doesn’t intend to let him go. Why these rumours, then? As a result of Juventus has labored to succeed in a renewal that, thus far, has not but been signed.”
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Tottenham and West Ham United had been each battling for Juventus defender Federico Gatti earlier than (Photograph by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Photographs)
“What’s the proper worth to tempt Juve and make them waver on the sale of Gatti? If a giant provide had been to reach, actually excessive, then Gatti could be transferable. Final yr they wanted €25m, however this yr the determine would rise to €30-€35m. Even €40m, if you need.”
It’s unclear whether or not Everton or Newcastle will really make a transfer for the 26-year-old, however his time at Juventus has uncovered some flaws, notably in the case of his capability on the ball, however the Magpies do have somebody of an identical ilk: Jamaal Lascelles, a participant who has reached veteran age.