The veteran defender has been deemed surplus to requirement at the Turin-based club and is being linked with a move away.

 

Bonucci has been subject to enquiries from Saudi Arabia but he is not convinced about a move to the Middle East.

 

 

The prospect of a move to England appeals to him more with Newcastle looking closely at potentially signing him.

 

Now according to Goal Italia, in what can be seen as a further clear indication of a possible exit, Juventus have told Bonucci that he is no longer being seen as a regular starter at the Juventus Stadium.

 

 

The ball is now in Newcastle United’s court, though the St James’ Park-based side are yet to make any concrete offer to try and sign the defender.

 

Bonucci has been at Juventus since 2018, joining them for the second time after 2017; he has managed more than 500 appearances for the Italian giants.

 

 

A possible move to Serie B side Sampdoria has also been floated as something which could happen for Bonucci.