Newcastle executives were seen watching Turkish defender Ferdi Kadıoğlu play at Euro 2024, according to sources.
After ensuring compliance with profit and sustainability standards by selling winger Yankuba Minteh and midfielder Elliot Anderson, the Magpies can now focus their efforts on strengthening their squad.
Lloyd Kelly and John Ruddy arrived on free transfers, and Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos joined from Nottingham Forest.
The Magpies are on the lookout for defensive reinforcements, and despite signing Kelly, they are expected to target more defenders.
According to Turkish Football, Newcastle had scouts present for Turkey’s Euro 2024 quarter final versus the Netherlands, keeping a close eye on Kadıoğlu.
According to the article, scouts from Arsenal and Napoli were observing the defender, who is said to be worth €30 million, while Brighton and Borussia Dortmund have also been closely connected with a transfer.
The 24-year-old shined for Turkey throughout the tournament and currently plays for Turkish heavyweights Fenerbahce, who are now managed by Jose Mourinho.
Eddie Howe may be interested in Kadıoğlu’s versatility, as he can play as a left or right back, as well as in midfield.
Full back is definitely a position where the Magpies might improve, since Kieran Trippier is getting older and players like Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall are still young.
Newcastle are also trying to improve their offensive options, and they are the latest team to be connected with Lille’s Jonathan David as they look to sign a new striker after failing to agree personal terms with Everton’s Dominic Calvert-lewin.
Miguel Almiron appears to be on his way to the Saudi Pro League, therefore Newcastle are trying to add reinforcements on the right wing, with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke a possible candidate.
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