Agent confirms NUFC’s interest in £17m midfielder – but Wolves & Southampton are also keen

After being heavily linked with him over the weekend, the agent of Juventus midfielder Stefano Sturaro has confirmed that Newcastle are interested in signing him – however it sounds like Wolves and Southampton are too.

The 25-year-old was has been regularly tipped to make the move to England over the last few windows and, with Mikel Merino all set to join Real Sociedad, it has looked as if he may have been identified by Rafa as a potential replacement.

It was claimed over the weekend that he had resisted offers from China in a bid to complete a move to Tyneside (Italian press reckoned we’d offered Juventus £12m plus bonuses), however there’s nothing concrete that’s suggests we’ll match their £17m asking price just yet.

Here’s what his agent Carlo Volpi has had to say when asked about the Italian’s future, admitting that Newcastle aren’t the only team that are after him:

“All offers from China have been refused because of the young age of the player.”

“And the Spanish offers have also faded due to the lack of economic strength, leaving England the first choice for Stefano.”

“Not just Newcastle are interested in him, but other clubs as well.”

“Ah, you know, for sure, Wolverhampton and Southampton have had a little thought..”

With Ki Sung-Yueng signed it remains to be seen as to whether we’ll look to sign another central midfielder, but this one is a link that just isn’t going away – and there’s often no smoke without fire.

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About Olly Hawkins

As a Junior Magpie since birth and season ticket holder, I eat, sleep and breathe all things NUFC! Here at the blog, I aim to bring you news, views, match reports and transfer exclusives as and when I get them.

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