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title: "Newcastle dealt blow as midfielder closes in on new Besiktas contract"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-04-11T21:33:42Z"
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# Newcastle dealt blow as midfielder closes in on new Besiktas contract

Newcastle United target Oguzhan Ozyakup is reportedly on the verge of agreeing a new contract with Besiktas.

The Turkey international has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League ahead of the summer transfer window as his existing deal nears its expiration.

However, according to [Fotomac](https://www.fotomac.com.tr/besiktas/2018/04/11/besiktas-oguzhan-ozyakupun-bonservisini-belirledi?paging=5), Ozyakup is close to agreeing new and improved terms with the Super Lig side, casting doubt over a summer move away.

![Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2018/04/540933706.jpg)

However, Besiktas could yet lose Ozyakup in the summer, as Fotomac claim that a rather cheap release clause will be inserted in the midfielder’s new contract at the club.

It’s claimed in the report that a release clause worth just €12 million will feature, which is, without doubt, an affordable figure for most Premier League sides.

Newcastle are well-stocked in midfield but appear to be keen on recruiting yet more quality in the summer as Rafa Benitez aims to consolidate his side’s status as a Premier League club.