Newcastle United will reportedly hold official talks to sign 28-year-old Turkish winger Irfan Can Kahveci after the 2023/24 season ends.
According to a report by Turkish outlet Star Gazetesi, Irfan Can Kahveci is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Tyneside club will initiate official discussions with Fenerbahce over a move in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Turkish club will demand around €20 million to part ways with the 28-year-old winger.
The Irfan Can Kahveci story
Irfan Can Kahveci has taken some time to become a productive attacker. However, he has not looked back since joining Fenerbahce from Istanbul Basaksehir in January 2021. A native of Corum, the Turkish winger spent his formative years with Genclerbirligi before breaking into the club’s first-team squad nearly a decade ago.
However, he was never a productive performer for either Genclerbirligi or Istanbul Basaksehir. The 28-year-old took some time to get going at Fenerbahce but has been exceptional thus far this term. Kahveci has contributed to 30 goals in 46 appearances across all competitions, finding the back of the net 18 times while providing 12 assists.
Meanwhile, Kahveci’s exploits this season have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. And a move to the Premier League might be on the cards, with Newcastle United keen on securing the services of the Fenerbahce winger. Meanwhile, the Turkish club will demand around €20 million to part ways with him.
Premier League calling?
Newcastle United’s interest in Irfan Can Kahveci is hardly surprising. The Tyneside club will likely part ways with Miguel Almiron in the summer transfer window, with a move to the Saudi Pro League on the cards for the Paraguayan attacker. That will leave Eddie Howe with Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes, and Jacob Murphy as the only wide attackers in the first-team squad.
So, it behoves Newcastle United to invest in a winger, with Kahveci emerging as a viable target. The price tag of €20 million should not be a hindrance for the Tyneside outfit. Meanwhile, the Magpies are confident about securing the Fenerbahce attacker’s services in the summer transfer window.
Newcastle United will initiate official discussions with Fenerbahce for the 28-year-old Turkish winger after the 2023/24 season ends. It will be interesting to see if an adventure on the Premier League beckons Kahveci.
