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Newcastle prioritise deal for Atalanta defender

Paul Vegas
Newcastle prioritise deal for Atalanta defender
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Newcastle United are readying a bid for Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini.

The Toon are in the market for a new centre-half signing this summer and their search has led them to Scalvini.

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The Times says Newcastle are targeting the 21 year-old as a priority signing.

And they hope to do business with Atalanta for a fee of £30m.

Scalvini  is viewed at Newcastle as a long-term replacement for Fabian Schar and Dan Burn.