Newcastle United will look to sign Bournemouth centre-back Lloyd Kelly

Newcastle United appears poised to pursue Lloyd Kelly, a free agent, during the upcoming summer transfer window in a bid to bolster their defensive ranks.

The Magpies are eager to augment their squad with additional quality, aiming to elevate the team’s potential and contend with the finest clubs across Europe.

Kelly, having previously featured prominently for Bournemouth, boasts an impressive record of 132 appearances, during which he found the net thrice and assisted his teammates on seven occasions.

While primarily recognized as a center-back, Kelly possesses the versatility to operate effectively as a left-back when required.

Manager Eddie Howe is keen on assembling a robust squad capable of confronting various challenges throughout the demanding season. According to reports from Chronicle Live, Lloyd Kelly emerges as a significant target in Howe’s vision for Newcastle United. With prior experience managing Kelly during their time together at Bournemouth, Howe is intimately familiar with the defender’s capabilities and potential contributions to the team’s success.

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Howe is of the opinion that securing Kelly’s signature on a free transfer would represent a significant coup for Newcastle United, especially considering the reported interest from elite clubs such as AC Milan and Juventus. Kelly’s availability on a Bosman transfer has heightened the competition for his services, with clubs across Europe closely monitoring the situation.

The addition of Kelly to Newcastle United’s defensive ranks would not only provide immediate reinforcement but also offer valuable depth and flexibility to the squad. His adeptness at playing in multiple defensive positions enhances the team’s tactical options and resilience in the face of injuries or suspensions.

Furthermore, Kelly’s arrival would align with Newcastle United’s ambition to strengthen their squad and compete at the highest level of domestic and continental football. The club’s hierarchy views the acquisition of proven talent like Kelly as a strategic investment in pursuit of sustained success and progression in their footballing endeavors.

As negotiations progress and transfer discussions unfold, Newcastle United remains determined to secure the services of Lloyd Kelly, recognizing the potential impact he could have on the team’s fortunes in the upcoming campaign. With competition intensifying and interest from other clubs escalating, the Magpies are poised to act decisively to secure their primary transfer targets and assemble a squad capable of realizing their ambitions on the footballing stage.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.