As Eddie Howe looks for a long-term answer in center defense, Newcastle United is strongly aiming for Giorgio Scalvini. As the Magpies get ready for their Champions League comeback, the 21-year-old Atalanta defender is reportedly a priority acquisition for £30 million. Scalvini's potential and background have made him a desirable target despite his recent physical setbacks.
Newcastle's pursuit of Scalvini indicates a definite desire to revitalize their aging defense, since both Dan Burn and Fabian Schär are already 33. Although the club's effort to buy Marc Guéhi last summer was unsuccessful, the Italian center-back is thought to be a perfect alternative who might provide stability to the back line for many years to come. He has surpassed other prospects, such as Leonardo Balerdi of Marseille, who has also played for Argentina, because of his combination of size, poise, and maturity.