Juventus have initiated preliminary discussions with Newcastle United regarding the potential transfer of English central defender Lloyd Kelly.
The Italian giants are expressing a serious interest in acquiring Kelly, who has been on their radar since last summer.
Juventus had been monitoring the defender before his move to Newcastle on a free transfer from Bournemouth.
According to Tuttosport, recent hours have seen the commencement of dialogues between the two clubs.
Sources indicate that Newcastle have outlined their requirements to the Bianconeri, and discussions are progressing.
Speaking to Tuttosport, an insider remarked, “Juventus are keen on Kelly and are actively engaging with Newcastle to explore the possibilities.”
The source further noted that Juventus are determined to bolster their defensive lineup and view Kelly as a key target in achieving this goal.
It’s understood that Newcastle are open to discussing a transfer, but they have laid out specific conditions in order to make a deal possible.
The coming weeks are expected to shed more light on the potential outcomes of these preliminary negotiations.