Update on Lloyd Kelly’s Juventus future with Leeds now showing “substantial interest”
Leeds United are now showing “obvious interest” in signing Lloyd Kelly, amid a fresh update on the defender’s future at Juventus.
A former AFC Bournemouth player, Kelly has been active in the Serie A since signing for Juventus in the January 2025 transfer window, where he received positive reviews for his performances from commentator Adam Summerton.
However, the centre-back is already being eyed for a return to the Premier League, with former club Newcastle United reportedly in a good position to secure a deal, while the likes of Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are also waiting in the wings.
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Honesty |
Leeds may need to sign a new defender in the coming weeks, with Pascal Struijk reportedly closing in on a move to Brighton. The Whites were eventually forced to cash in on the 26-year-old player, to avoid losing him for free when his contract expires next summer. |
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Finance |
Juventus are expected to want £30m for Kelly, who should be able to afford Leeds, as they are expected to raise £20m from the sale of Struijk. |
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Understanding |
Journalist Josh Bunting hailed the Englishman as “brilliant” during his time with Juventus, where he made 35 Serie A appearances last season. The Newcastle man also has experience in the Premier League, making 64 appearances between the Magi and Bournemouth. |
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Impact |
Akin to Struijk, Kelly is also left-footed, meaning he could replace the Dutchman at the heart of Daniel Farke’s defence. |
Leeds showing “significant interest” in Lloyd Kelly
Journalist Marco Conterio has now dropped an update on Kelly’s future, saying he could leave Juventus in the summer transfer window, and has attracted “concrete interest” from Leeds.
There could be competition for his signature, with undisclosed clubs from Spain also interested, alongside the aforementioned Englishmen.
Lloyd Kelly could be ready for a return to the Premier League
The 27-year-old has hit the ground running since his move to Italy, ranking highest among the Juventus team in many key metrics in Serie A last season.
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2,998 minutes played (third)
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54.3 passes per 90 (2nd)
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3.5 approval out of 90 (third)
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0.5 90 blocks (2nd)
The Juventus star also received praise from Eddie Howe for his performance at St James’ Park, with the Newcastle boss saying: “He had a really good impact on the team.
“I was impressed with the way he played, especially when he entered a difficult situation for us. You can say that he is ready and is aiming for the start.”
Furthermore, the fact that Kelly is also left-footed is an added bonus, and shows that he could be a worthy successor to Struijk.
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