Lloyd Kelly is expected to join Juventus before the end of the transfer window less than eight months after signing for Newcastle United. Kelly, the 26-year-old centre-half, is close to moving to Serie A after talks between the two clubs ramped up at the end of last week.

Juventus have signed Newcastle United centre back Lloyd Kelly on loan for the rest of the season, both clubs said on Monday.

Newcastle United defender Lloyd Kelly has completed his move to Italian giants Juventus. The 26-year-old has moved on an initial loan deal with an obligation to make the deal permanent for a fee understood to be £20m. Kelly has made seven starts for the Magpies in all competitions this campaign, with a further seven substitute appearances.