Newcastle United are set to face competition from Juventus for the signing of Alexander Sørloth, with the forward expected to leave Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window. The Norwegian has struggled to secure a permanent first-choice role at the Spanish club and continues to be viewed as second choice behind Julian Alvarez.
Although Sørloth has enjoyed increased game time in recent weeks, speculation surrounding his future has not eased. His situation at Atletico Madrid has prompted interest from several clubs, with the expectation that he could seek a move at the end of the current season in order to secure a more prominent role elsewhere.
Newcastle retain long-standing interest
Newcastle United have been monitoring Sørloth for some time and remain keen on a potential move. In the summer, they identified him as a possible replacement for Alexander Isak following his move to Liverpool, and that interest has not diminished. The Premier League side regards Sørloth as an experienced option who could strengthen their attacking line and provide reliability at the highest level.
His physical presence and experience in top European leagues are seen as valuable attributes, particularly for a side looking to maintain competitiveness domestically and in Europe. Newcastle believe he could offer consistency and leadership within their squad, but securing his signature will not be straightforward given the growing interest from abroad.
Juventus enter the race
Italian giants Juventus have now emerged as serious rivals for Sørloth’s signature. According to Sporten, the Serie A club views him as an ideal replacement for Dusan Vlahovic, who is approaching the final stages of his contract. With the Serbian forward running down his deal, Juventus are preparing to bring in a new striker when the summer window opens.
Sørloth has been identified as one of their leading options, and the move is understood to appeal to the player. A switch to Turin would be attractive if Juventus demonstrate genuine commitment and provide assurances that he would be their main striker. Such guarantees could prove decisive in his decision-making.
As the season progresses, the race for Sørloth is expected to intensify. With Newcastle and Juventus both assessing their attacking needs, his future is likely to be one of the more closely watched situations ahead of the summer transfer window.
