Newcastle are reportedly weighing up a move for Benfica midfielder Orkun Kokcu after a fall out with manager Bruno Lage.
The 24-year-old was visibly frustrated with Lage after he was substituted in their FIFA Club World Cup win over Auckland City.
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Now, according to O Jogo, Lage could look to move him on and Premier League giants Newcastle are keeping tabs on the situation.
Benfica are understood to want a fee of €40 million, a deal that Newcastle see as possible ahead of a busy 2025-26 season with Champions League football.
Several top European clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United, Roma, Inter, AC Milan and Tottenham have all been previously linked with Kokcu.