14.07.2025
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Manchester United and Newcastle battle for young Atalanta defender Scalvini

Jimmy Dong
Jimmy Dong
Manchester United and Newcastle battle for young Atalanta defender Scalvini

Manchester United and Newcastle United are competing to secure Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini — a player whose transfer value reaches 55 million euros.

The 21-year-old defender has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs — including Tottenham Hotspur and various Serie A teams. Newcastle hopes that Sandro Tonali‘s presence as a national team colleague could provide an advantage in negotiations.

Meanwhile, United’s young forward Alejandro Garnacho has turned down a lucrative offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr. The 21-year-old prefers to remain in Europe following his deteriorating relationship with manager Ruben Amorim.

Scalvini has recently recovered from shoulder surgery that kept him sidelined since last January. The towering 6’4″ defender has featured in 107 matches for Atalanta — proving his ability to adapt to Serie A’s tactical demands.

  • Scalvini’s key strengths:
  • Intelligent anticipation and game reading
  • Strong aerial dueling ability
  • Accurate ball distribution
  • Capable of playing in three-defender system