Turkey international Merih Demiral is no stranger to Newcastle United after the Magpies took a closer look at the centre-back last season during his loan spell with Atalanta.
Headlines in Italy are suggesting that the 24-year-old is a defensive option for Newcastle after failing to make a permanent switch to the Bergamo side so far this summer. A €20million clause agreed between his parent club Juventus and Atalanta means he had the option to stay on at the Gewiss Stadium after 28 matches.
But after Atalanta failed to qualify for Europe, there is a question mark on transfer funds for the Serie A side. The option of another possible loan with a view to a permanent is now being mooted for Demiral.
