Newcastle United may look to sign 22-year-old versatile Italian defensive prospect Nicolo Savona from Serie A club Juventus in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Gazzetta dello Sport, as relayed by Sport Witness, Nicolo Savona is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a versatile prospect in the summer transfer window. So, the 22-year-old Juventus whizkid has emerged as a target for the Tyneside outfit.
However, a move for the highly-rated defender may only see the light of day if Valentina Livramento departs from St. James’ Park in the summer transfer window. Recent reports have linked the young Newcastle United full-back with Manchester City.
Nicolo Savona and his career so far
Nicolo Savona has established himself as one of the most promising young defenders in Serie A since breaking into the first-team squad at Juventus. The Aosta native spent most of his formative years at Juventus, rapidly progressing through the ranks at the Italian club. However, the 22-year-old had to bide his time before breaking into the first-team squad, which happened at the onset of the 2024/25 season.
The Italian defender has made his mark thus far for Juventus, amassing over 2,500 minutes of game time across 40 outings while chipping in with two goals and one assist. Meanwhile, Savona’s progress has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Premier League outfits, in particular, are keen on signing the Italian full-back, with Newcastle United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Newcastle United’s interest in Nicolo Savona is understandable. The Magpies are scouring the market for a versatile defender, although their priority is to sign a centre-back in the summer transfer window. However, with Valentino Livramento being a highly sought-after player in the market, the Tyneside outfit may look for a replacement.
So, Savona has emerged as a viable target for Newcastle United, and he can be a long-term replacement for the young English full-back. However, the Tyneside outfit will not launch the offensive to sign the Juventus whizkid unless Livramento departs from St. James’ Park in the summer transfer window.
With Newcastle United ready to fight tooth and nail to keep hold of the Englishman, a deal for Savona will likely materialise in the final stages of the summer transfer window, if at all. So, it will be interesting to see how this story develops in the coming weeks.
