Newcastle United have been already linked with Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, Gleison Bremer of Juventus and Torino’s Alessandro Buongiorno, so step up stress after shedding Sven Botman for six to 9 months.
The Magpies have been rocked this afternoon by information that checks confirmed the knee harm Botman sustained through the FA Cup match in opposition to Manchester Metropolis is worse than beforehand thought.
Scans confirmed the anterior cruciate ligament is torn and a proper assertion from the Premier League membership confirms Botman is anticipated to return in six to 9 months.
That inevitably means they want reinforcements in defence for the beginning of subsequent season and are more likely to flip in direction of Serie A for brand new signings.
Atalanta centre-back Scalvini has additionally attracted curiosity from Manchester United, whereas Bremer of Juventus is one other doable candidate for Newcastle.
Each are anticipated to have a price-tag of not less than €50m.
A less expensive different can be Italy worldwide Buongiorno, who confirmed in an interview this week that he’s dreaming of taking part in within the Champions League.
Torino had resisted the approaches from Atalanta and Milan in January, however could possibly be tempted to promote for a big proposal.
Sven Botman will bear surgical procedure subsequent week after struggling a knee harm in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.
A scan has confirmed that he sustained an harm to his ACL and he’s anticipated to return inside 6-9 months.
We want you a full and speedy restoration, Sven ❤️
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) March 20, 2024
