Teun Koopmeiners could become available on loan in January, with Newcastle named among the clubs who tracked the Juventus midfielder late in the summer window.
According to [La Gazzetta dello Sport](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/29-09-2026/juventus-mercato-koopmeiners-in-vendita_amp.shtml), the Italian side could seek a new club for the Dutchman if his performances fail to improve before the winter market opens.
A permanent sale would be their preference, with Juventus reportedly reluctant to accept less than €25m. However, a six-month loan is another possibility, with Everton, Monaco and Galatasaray also named as previous suitors.
Would Koopmeiners make sense for Newcastle?
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Adding experience to our young midfield would make sense, but Koopmeiners’ form is a concern. Gazzetta says Juventus are still waiting for him to reproduce his Atalanta performances. With only half a season to make an impact, we’d need to be convinced he could get back to that level quickly.
We rarely bring in players on loan. [Lewis Hall was the last outfield player, arriving from Chelsea in August 2023](https://nufcblog.co.uk/2023/08/22/hall-signs-official-announcement-video-full-details-first-words-from-player-and-eddie-howe), and that deal came with a conditional obligation to buy.
A loan without an obligation to buy could offer an alternative to another substantial midfield purchase. Given how rarely we use that route, it still feels unlikely, but you never know.