Last week, it became apparent in the Italian media that a lot of people expected Newcastle United to make a move for Federico Chiesa.
After numerous years in Italian football and many links with a move abroad, this summer appears to be the ideal time for it to happen, and the Magpies are interested.
That’s what Corriere dello Sport discuss on Monday, revealing that Newcastle have ‘moved’ for the 25-year-old, who has fallen out of favour somewhat under Max Allegri.
It’s more of a tactical problem than anything else, as the 3-5-2 the manager is using doesn’t allow Chiesa to play in his favoured inverted-winger role down the right, and that’s why that, combined with the fact renewal talks aren’t progressing, he would be open to a move abroad.
Corriere explain this week will be the one that will see Juventus ‘putting on track’ a series of enquiries made for the forward, which is where they mention Newcastle making that move.
The Magpies aren’t the only ones named, with Liverpool and Aston Villa ‘also at the window’, but it’s clear from the text that Eddie Howe’s side are a bit ahead of the competition.
As things stand, Juventus ‘expect to raise €60m’, but those interested in buying ‘seem to float a little above the €40m line’ without wanting to go any further.
That’s when the rest ‘is done at the negotiating table’, suggesting there could be room to wiggle prices a bit, but these days will be used by agents and intermediaries to ‘sniff the air and understand’ what can be done.
