Besiktas to piper Newcastle to the signing of Andre Ayew

Besiktas to pigeon to Newcastle to Andre Ayew's signature

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The Swansea City striker Andre Ayew is approaching a move to Turkish giants Besiktas with Newcastle planning a late move for the Ghanaian international according to sources close to the club .

Swansea is resigned to losing Ayew this summer after his relegation to the Premier League last season.

Local and foreign clubs have shown interest in Ayew with Besiktas in pole position to secure the signing of the former Marseillais.

Besiktas wishes to take Ayew for a long-term loan agreement with a view to a permanent agreement. Swansea is open to the idea of ​​lending or selling Ayew at the right price, as they seek to reduce their payroll as a result of relegation.

Newcastle are Ayew and Rafa Benitez, the Newcastle boss, are eager to strengthen their offensive options at St James Park this summer and they could compete with Besiktas for the 28-year-old.

Ayew joined Swansea in January, signing three – a one-and-a-half year contract for a £ 18m record from West Ham, having left the club for the Hammers in 2016, but did not could not help the club to avoid relegation to the championship.