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title: "Newcastle interested in former Dortmund protege"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-03-08T20:48:20Z"
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# Newcastle interested in former Dortmund protege

Newcastle United are interested in signing Tolgay Arslan from Besiktas this summer, according to [reports in Turkey](https://www.milliyet.com.tr/tolgay-arslan-a-ada-dan-kanca--besiktas-2622660-skorerhaber/).

The 27-year-old midfielder has been a rotational option at Besiktas this season, making 13 starts in the league and coming off the bench on a total of seven occasions thus far.

Arslan, who spent six years in Borussia Dortmund’s youth academy, put pen to paper on a new deal extending until 2022 with the Turkish club not so long ago, but a move to England for the first time in his career could come as a tempting proposition.

![Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2018/03/616159384.jpg)

Newcastle are rumoured to be on the lookout for further investment into their midfield options and Arslan would certainly fit the bill, given his capability to play in a deeper role.

A return to Bundesliga could be tempting for Arslan, though, with Bayer Leverkusen [touted](https://www.haberler.com/tolgay-arslan-a-ada-dan-kanca-10630617-haberi/) with interest. His former club Dortmund are also said to be keen on re-signing the player, who they let go of in 2009.