'Brilliant piece of business' or 'massive gamble'? Fans on Kelly exit
We asked for your comments on Lloyd Kelly's departure to Juventus.
Here are some of your comments:
Ross: Not been impressed when Kelly has played and often made costly mistakes. Great bit of business by Newcastle and surely helps with Profit and Sustainability rules as well.
Matt: He could have been good, given time and a gap in the squad, but with the offer on the table and £20m up for grabs in the summer, it is too good to turn down.
James: It is great business to get him for free and sell him for £20m so quickly, but this January has left us worryingly short at centre-back and right wing. Could still be a great season but a few injuries could be devastating.
Adam: Good luck to him. However, letting him and Miguel Almiron depart without investing and adding to the squad is a massive gamble with so much still to play for. I had hoped the dark days of blank transfer windows were gone after the takeover.
Carey: Most clubs have to focus on PSR - others can do what they want. Newcastle need to focus so this is an unreal deal for the club. I feel Kelly only joined Newcastle to fill a gap, but with Sven Botman now back and Lewis Hall in form he is not getting in the starting XI. If he can get playing regularly out in Italy, then he will do well.
Sujjaad: Amazing deal. He won't get a look in at Newcastle. With Botman returning, and Dan Burn being able to move to left-back, and also Matt Targett available, there is no need to keep him. Absolutely amazed that we can get £20m for him. Brilliant piece of business.