Despite reported Newcastle United interest in Valencia striker Maxi Gomez, the Magpies don’t look close to signing the 26-year-old this summer.
Spanish outlet El Desmarque today features a story pointing out that the player is now a top target for Fenerbahce, and the chances of a transfer are very plausible.
The report insists that Valencia are still to receive an official bid for the forward, but with reports from Turkey claiming the Istanbul side are offering €8m, it’s said that’d be enough for the La Liga side to accept the exit.
Valencia had actually been demanding €12m for the transfer. However, it’s now considered that the ‘market’ won’t pay that much for Gomez, and that’s why they’d settle for the €8m offered by the Turkish club.
So, perhaps, if Newcastle show up with a more attractive bid, there’s a chance for a turnaround in the scenario, and to add a back-up option to the squad.
