Scalvini Transfer Stance Blocks Newcastle Move

Giorgio Scalvini transfer talk opens this summer window with bad news for Newcastle United, as Atalanta have branded their 21-year-old prodigy “unsellable” despite Premier League interest.

Giorgio Scalvini transfer hopes hit a wall

Newcastle officials sounded out Atalanta in early June, hopeful that the defender’s technical ability and 1.94 m frame could anchor Eddie Howe’s back line for years. Club sources in Bergamo, however, insist no negotiations will be entertained. Scalvini is viewed as the new cornerstone of Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad after 38 appearances and a Europa League triumph last term.

Why Atalanta refuse to budge

The Serie A outfit point to a long contract until 2028, no release clause and a rising Italy international profile. Having already banked sizeable fees for Rasmus Højlund and Jeremie Boga in recent windows, La Dea feel under zero financial pressure. Insiders say only a nine-figure bid would even trigger internal debate.

Newcastle’s defensive dilemma

Howe wants a youthful partner for Sven Botman but must now pivot to alternate targets such as Jean-Clair Todibo or Max Kilman. With Financial Fair Play restricting outlays, the Magpies are reluctant to spark a bidding war that Atalanta have no interest in joining.

What’s next for the Magpies?

Unless the player himself pushes for a Premier League switch—a scenario currently deemed unlikely—Newcastle will need to accept defeat and focus resources elsewhere before pre-season.

Opinion: a prudent pause

Newcastle should respect Atalanta’s stance and avoid overspending. Chasing an “unsellable” talent rarely ends well; smarter scouting across Europe could unearth a similarly gifted centre-back without breaking the bank.