'Verbal agreement' - Newcastle United agree second major January transfer as medical planned
Newcastle United have reportedly agreed their second major sale of the January transfer window.
After offloading Miguel Almiron to Atlanta United last week for £10million, Newcastle have reached an agreement with Juventus in regards to Lloyd Kelly, according to Fabrizio Romano.
It’s claimed Kelly will join the Italian giants on loan for the remainder of the campaign which includes a £15million obligation to buy.
Posting on X, Romano said: “Lloyd Kelly to Juventus, here we go! Verbal agreement in place for Newcastle CB to join on loan with obligation to buy. Package around £15m with add-ons and sell-on clause, contract agreed with Kelly. Medical being planned right now.”
What Eddie Howe has said on Lloyd Kelly
Speaking on Friday, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe played down the prospect of further outgoings, though that was before Juventus approached Kelly.
He said: “As we stand now, currently I don't [think anyone else will leave]. But, yeah, things can change, but as we stand at the moment, I expect the squad to remain the same.”
Kelly came off the bench in the closing stages of Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham at St James’ Park. The 26-year-old joined the Magpies on a free transfer in the summer following his release from AFC Bournemouth but has been limited to just four Premier League starts.
"I think it's a slightly different situation with Lloyd,” said Howe said previously. “I've seen a little bit of the speculation on Lloyd. We've certainly not had any bid anywhere close to making the club make a decision on that.
"Lloyd's an integral part of what we're doing from my perspective. His challenge is to try and work his way into the team. He's only just arrived, so I think he's got a lot to achieve here. So, a very different situation."