Newcastle express interest in Atalanta and Italy defender Scalvini
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Newcastle United are reported to have expressed interest in signing Atalanta and Italy centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, with a potential January move being discussed.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Premier League side Newcastle United have reached out to request information from the agents representing 22-year-old Atalanta and Italy defender Giorgio Scalvini.
Newcastle circle back for Scalvini after 2025 attempt According to reports from Sky Sport Italia expert Gianluca Di Marzio , Newcastle have registered an interest in picking up Scalvini from Atalanta this summer. The Magpies have reportedly been in contact with the player’s representatives, but not yet with his current club.
Scalvini has two years remaining on his current contract with Atalanta, running until the summer of 2028, and has recently changed agents to join Ali Barat of Epic Sports. He had previously been represented by Tulio Tinti of TMP Soccer.
Recent reports claim that Atalanta value Sclavini in the region of €40m. Newcastle had also expressed an interest in signing the Italian centre-back last summer.
At the age of 22, Scalvini has already racked up 137 competitive appearances at senior level, including 113 in Serie A. He made his breakthrough with Atalanta at the age of 17 and made his senior debut for the Italy national team at the age of 19.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Giorgio Scavini of Italy arrives before Italy training session at NY Red Bulls TG on March 23, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) Widely regarded as one of Italy’s brightest prospects at centre-back, Scalvini’s progression took a significant knock when he suffered a cruciate ligament tear on the final day of the 2023-24 Serie A season. And, with other injury issues since then , Scalvini was limited to just six appearances in Serie A in 2024-25 and 24 in 2025-26.
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What happened
Newcastle United are among the clubs interested in signing Atalanta's young Italian centre-back Giorgio Scalvini. The 21-year-old has impressed in Serie A and for the Italian national team, attracting attention from Premier League clubs. A potential move in the January transfer window is being mooted, though Atalanta are unlikely to let him go cheaply. Scalvini's versatility, ability to play both as a centre-back and defensive midfielder, and his strong aerial presence make him an attractive target.
Chance analysis
Scalvini is one of the most highly-rated young defenders in European football, and Newcastle's interest reflects their ongoing project to build a competitive squad capable of competing at the top end of the Premier League and in European competition. However, Atalanta are notoriously difficult negotiators and typically demand premium fees for their best young talent. A January move seems ambitious; a summer deal is more plausible. For prediction systems, this signals Newcastle's continued investment in defensive reinforcement but no immediate change to their squad.
Newcastle's defensive depth may be strengthened long-term, but Atalanta would lose a key young defender if a deal materializes.
No immediate squad change expected; monitor for formal bid or Atalanta stance before adjusting Newcastle defensive projections.