Howe would be forced to dip into the Under-21s for cover if he were to suffer any centre-back crisis and Kelly's exit was sanctioned. Newcastle fielded Cathal Heffernan and North Shields youngster Ciaran Thompson at the heart of their second string defence last night against Gateshead in the National Cup.

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),

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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.

That would be a ludicrous amount for anyone to pay for a defender who has fallen so far below expectations. It would be one of the best sales the current ownership have done, and really, no one is paying that.