Lloyd Kelly is a great back-up option for Newcastle. But while he was a free agent and cost nothing, he is among the higher earners at the club. A five-year contract on very decent money for someone effectively fourth-choice centre-half and second or third-choice left-back still represents a big investment.

Serie A giants Juventus are slowly progressing in their move for Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly.Fabrizio Romano had reported earlier today that the Magpiees had rejected an initial loan offer from

Newcastle United have now rejected a €13 (approx £11m) bid from Juventus for Lloyd Kelly. That is according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. He reports/claims that Newcastle United have told Juventus that their valuation is £17m (approx €20m),

In the previous three-year PSR cycle, i.e. before last summer, Newcastle averaged just £12m profit on disposal. Newcastle admittedly started from a lower base, as a relegation threatened-side, but the average of the so-called top six at the time was £156m while the other 13 clubs generated north of £60m.

Juventus are reportedly in contact with Premier League side Newcastle over a potential deal for versatile defender Lloyd Kelly as the Bianconeri continue their search for another centre-back in the

Juventus are reportedly considering strengthening their defence with a surprise move for Newcastle United outcast Lloyd Kelly.