Newcastle United have been credited with an interest in 21-year-old Taylan Antalyali of Genclerbirligi by the Turkish press. Fanatik claims Newcastle, Paris-Saint Germain and Sampdoria are all tracking the young Turkish midfielder (pictured above, right) this summer, and that he would be available for a fee in the region of £1 million (1.5 million). PSG are said to be leading the race for the midfielder in the report, although it is also stated that both Newcastle and Sampdoria are "seriously" interested. A midfielder who has played for Turkey's youth sides but is yet to represent the full national team, Antalyali has been touted as a star of the future. The Magpies had significant success recruiting Ayoze Perez for just £1.5 million from Tenerife last summer and they will hope that, should they secure a deal for Antalyali, they could repeat that going forward. With Aleksandar Mitrovic (£12.3 million) and Georginio Wijnaldum (£14.5 million) already through the door at St James' Park - and Chancel Mbemba (£7.5 million) soon to follow - Newcastle are still looking for at least three senior additions to their squad, as well as a couple to bulk up their development squad. A player of the profile of Antalyali would likely be recruited as a development squad member in the short term. For all the latest NUFC News, Views and Transfers make sure to follow whatculture.com/NUFC on Twitter and Facebook.
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