According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Crystal Palace are now in talks with Aaron Ramsey, a player Newcastle are also interested in.
What’s the story?
Well, this is an interesting update for Crystal Palace and Newcastle fans to digest, as Ramsey seemingly nears a return to the Premier League.
Intriguingly, Gazzetta dello Sport believe Juventus expect the 31-year-old to leave Turin at any moment now, so it sounds like a deal could be close.
The Italian giants are expected to replace Ramsey with 20-year-old Nicolò Rovella, as they prepare to wave the Welshman goodbye.
It comes after the Daily Mail revealed that Newcastle are interesting in signing the former Arsenal maestro, who has made 262 Premier League appearances.
So far this season, Ramsey has struggled under Massimiliano Allegri, playing just 98 minutes of football in Serie A.
By all accounts, he will be leaving the Allianz Stadium this month.
Crystal Palace and Newcastle must be careful
In our view, the signing of Ramsey represents a big risk.
As we know from his time at Arsenal, the 71-cap Wales international struggled with injury problems, which seem to have followed him to Italy.
Ramsey has missed 19 games this season with ‘muscular problems’ according to Transfermarkt, which is very worrying.
Add in the fact that he’s likely to command significant wages, and the Eagles – or the Magpies – could find themselves paying a hefty sum for a player they can rarely call upon.
Having said that, if he can stay fit, then there’s a wonderful player just waiting to be snapped up.
Keep an eye on this saga, as Ramsey finally seems to be nearing an exit from Juventus.
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