Earlier this week, Bild reported Newcastle United and Fulham are chasing 1. FC Nürnberg star Can Uzun.
The Premier League duo’s interest in the forward is backed up by Ruhr Nachrichten, when explaining Borussia Dortmund’s desire to sign him.
It’s claimed BVB will face ‘competition from England’, where both Newcastle and Fulham are named as interested parties.
The Bundesliga side are ‘hot’ in the chase and have already held talks with both parties, meaning Uzun and Nürnberg. In addition to the Magpies, Marco Silva’s side and BVB, Eintracht Frankfurt are in the mix and even Inter Milan could also intervene.
Uzun has 13 goals and three assists from 20 games this season. His deal lasts until 2027 and the report says he’s currently valued at €8m.
The Turkey U18 international is considered as a striker with a ‘goal threat’ while can also operate as a No.10 and as an ‘attacking eight’.
Ruhr Nachrichten say Uzun sees himself playing there in the future, and will join a club who’ll offer him opportunities in all these positions. The key will be the ‘prospect of the most playing time’ and a club that’s willing to meet his asking price.
The versatile player is expected to make a decision on his future in March or at the start of April ‘at the latest’. He currently prefers a move to the Bundesliga, meaning Newcastle and Fulham have to convince Uzun, if they wish to bring him to England in the summer.
