Newcastle are keen to sign Galatasaray striker Baris Alper Yilmaz.
According to TBR SoccerNewcastle hope to sign the 24-year-old striker this month. The player has been in impressive form this season, scoring 11 goals in all competitions.
He is reportedly on the radar of Nottingham Forest and West Ham United too. The Hammers have sent scouts to watch the player in action recently and it will be interesting to see where the Turkey international ends up. It was linked to West Ham and at the beginning of the season.
Newcastle are reportedly the front runners for the player. The player is valued at £25m and Newcastle certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal over the line. They will be chasing Champions League qualification this season and signing a quality striker in January could prove to be a wise move.
They have been in impressive form in recent weeks and signing quality players this month could help them improve further. They have become over-reliant on Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon for goals and creativity. The signing of the Turkish international will help share the goal and creative burden.
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The 24-year-old will be attracted to the idea of playing in the Premier League and Newcastle will be an exciting destination for him. They have an ambitious project and a talented team. They have the resources to build a formidable side too. It remains to be seen whether they can negotiate a deal for the Turkish international in the remaining days of the window.
Nottingham Forest and West Ham could be interesting opportunities for the player as well. West Ham have struggled in attack this season and could use attacking reinforcements in January. The 24-year-old could prove to be a great signing for them. He is capable of operating down both flanks and will have goals and creativity down the flank.
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