Juventus will speak with the agent of midfielder Aaron Ramsey in the coming days for fresh talks over a January transfer for the Newcastle United target, according to Calciomercato.
The Bianconeri will hold a new remote summit with the Welshman’s representative as they continue to work toward a separation. They recently met at Continassa earlier in December to debate Ramsey’s future in Turin, with a mid-season exit almost guaranteed.
Ramsey’s time in the black-and-white of Juventus seems certain to end next month, at least for six-months, as he is firmly outside of manager Massimiliano Allegri’s plans. The Old Lady are also willing to permit a loan for the 31-year-old in January, but remain keen on selling.
Allegri has never taken to Ramsey since returning to the Juventus helm this summer. Add in the Welsh maestro’s injury record, and he has made just five appearances for 112-minutes.
Ramsey also wants to occupy a role where he can play on the front foot and look to dictate attacks. However, his desires do not blend with Allegri’s, who is happy to sanction his sale.
Ramsey unconvinced by Newcastle transfer
Newcastle have taken concrete steps to seal a transfer for Ramsey, whilst Juventus look to sell the midfielder. But the Toon are yet to convince the former Arsenal star that he should leave Turin for Tyneside next month.
Ramsey has ongoing doubts over joining a Premier League survival fight given the threat of relegation. The Toon are two-points from safety, but have played two more than Watford.
Burnley have also played three less games than United, who sit five-points behind Leeds. The Whites are the nearest side in 16th place to have also played 19 games like Newcastle.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle could utilise Juventus’ willingness to grant a loan transfer to sign Ramsey next month. The Bianconeri are also prepared to cover part of his £400k-a-week contract in a temporary deal in the mid-season market.
A loan could allow Ramsey the chance to play the conductor-esque role at Newcastle he cannot obtain at Juventus. It would also allow the midfielder – Tottenham Hotspur’s Ben Davies told BBC Sport is ‘world-class’ – an easy-out if the Toon fail to avoid relegation.
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