What Juventus plan to do about Newcastle United star Lloyd Kelly as they close in on Renato Veiga from Chelsea

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Newcastle United defender Lloyd Kelly appears to be facing a very uncertain future at the club.

Despite only arriving at the club during the summer, Kelly has frequently been linked with a move away from Newcastle.

Fenerbahce made a bid for Kelly earlier this month, albeit that was rejected. The Turkish giants have since signed Diego Carlos on loan from Aston Villa, perhaps suggesting the Magpies defender is no longer on their radar.

Such is the level of interest in the player, Italian giants Juventus made an approach to sign Kelly.

Juve remain in talks with Newcastle over a deal for Kelly and are reportedly working on an initial loan deal which would include an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

Now, journalist Alfredo Pedulla has provided some more insight.

Juventus still want to sign Lloyd Kelly despite closing in on Renato Veiga

Pedulla has written about Juve’s pursuit of Kelly on his official website.

The Serie A titans are understood to be closing in on a move for Chelsea’s Renato Veiga but that does not mean Kelly won’t follow him to Turin.

Pedulla says the fact Danilo could be leaving Juve means the club will look to add Kelly to their ranks too, particularly as their defender Andrea Cambiaso has been linked with Manchester City.

Juve’s bid to sign Kelly seemingly remains ongoing, despite the apparent imminent arrival of Veiga.

How much money will Newcastle get for Lloyd Kelly?

Newcastle value Kelly at roughly £25.3m, albeit it remains to be seen if a loan-to-buy offer will be enough.

Eddie Howe wants to keep Kelly at Newcastle but getting that kind of money for a player signed for free only a few months ago would certainly give the club a decision to make.

The former Bournemouth man has struggled for game time all season and it’s difficult to see him suddenly forcing his way into what has been a winning team, particularly with no European football increasing the schedule.

In an ideal world, Newcastle wouldn’t sell players halfway through what could yet be a successful season but money talks.