Newcastle United set to sign Premier League centre-back as first summer signing

Newcastle United is about to sign Lloyd Kelly to strengthen their defense. This the latest Newcastle transfer news on Lloyd Kelly to Newcastle United. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Kelly has agreed to join the Magpies, with only formalities left to complete the deal. So, Newcastle are set to sign Lloyd Kelly as first summer signing. Romano wrote on CaughtOffside;

"Lloyd Kelly will be a Newcastle player next season. The agreement is almost complete, and Kelly has already said yes to Newcastle."

- Fabrizio Romano via CaughtOffside

Newcastle transfer news: Newcastle set to sign Lloyd Kelly

The 25-year-old Bournemouth defender, Lloyd Kelly, has been a target for Newcastle as they look to improve their defense. So, the latest Newcastle transfer news on Lloyd Kelly to Newcastle United is Newcastle set to sign Lloyd Kelly as the first summer signing. Kelly’s previous experience playing under Newcastle manager Eddie Howe at Bournemouth played a big role in this interest. His contract with Bournemouth ends next month, making him a free agent, which makes the transfer easier for Newcastle.

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Newcastle’s need to strengthen their defense was clear after they missed out on Tosin Adarabioyo, a former Fulham center-back. Even though they were close to signing him, Chelsea stepped in and took over the transfer. This loss made Newcastle more eager to sign Kelly, who they hope will improve their defense.

While Kelly is a promising addition, his history of injuries is a concern. Since joining Bournemouth from Bristol City in 2019, he has missed 81 games due to injuries, including hamstring, calf, and muscular issues. These injury problems have caused some worry among Newcastle fans and analysts about his ability to play consistently throughout the season. This concern is even greater because Eddie Howe’s team dealt with many injuries last season. With Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles out for a long time with knee injuries, Kelly will need to step up in their absence.

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