BERGAMO, ITALY - JANUARY 14: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC looks on after the Serie A match between Atalanta and Juventus at Gewiss Stadium on January 14, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY - JANUARY 14: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC looks on after the Serie A match between Atalanta and Juventus at Gewiss Stadium on January 14, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Newcastle will need a big-money offer to sign Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini as La Dea strongly rely on the Italian defender for the 2025-26 season, especially after his return from injury.

Newcastle and other Premier League clubs have been linked with Atalanta defender Scalvini in recent days, but convincing the Serie A side to sell the Italian defender will be no easy feat.

What Newcastle need to sign Scalvini

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Giorgio Scalvini 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)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 23: Giorgio Scalvini 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)

Sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me that Newcastle appreciate Scalvini but, on the other hand, Atalanta are unwilling to sell the 21-year-old.

This means that Newcastle and any other interested club would need an above-market offer to persuade Atalanta to change their mind.

Scalvini had been linked with a move to Napoli as well, but the Partenopei’s priority has always been Bologna’s Sam Beukema, who they eventually signed last week.

Unlucky Scalvini in 2024-25

BERGAMO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC inspects the pitch prior to the Serie A TIM match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale at Gewiss Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)
BERGAMO, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC inspects the pitch prior to the Serie A TIM match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale at Gewiss Stadium on November 04, 2023 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

As for Scalvini, Atalanta strongly rely on the 21-year-old who missed most of the 2024-25 season due to injuries.

Scalvini returned to action after a knee ligament injury in January, but was forced out of action again after just a few weeks, undergoing shoulder surgery.

Only a huge offer could convince Atalanta to change their stance on the player, and currently, they haven’t received any formal proposal.

Alfredo Pedullà

ByAlfredo Pedullà

Alfredo is one of the most highly respected football journalists in Italy, breaking many of the biggest transfer news stories, interviewing the very best players and managers and presenting his analysis on numerous football programmes on Italian television.

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