They call Emre "the Turkish David Beckham", even though I cannot see one similarity in looks, personality or football skills.
And now, according to reports from Istanbul, Newcastle want to add "the Turkish Wayne Rooney" to their Turkish Becks when the transfer window opens.
Galatasaray's attacking midfielder Arda Turan has reportedly attracted scouts from "across the continent", including MIDDLESBROUGH, to check out his impressive form.
First David Beckham ... Now Wayne Rooney!
Is Middlesbrough IN Europe? I hear you ask. Apparently it is ... and not just a smoke screen on Google Earth.
The 20-year-old claims his destination is the Premiership, and his agent is trying every ploy in the book to get him a move (and his own 10% of course).
The 20-year-old claims his destination is the Premiership, and his agent is trying every ploy in the book to get him a move (and his own 10% of course).
Are Newcastle interested? I'll bet you a tenner Big Sam hasn't even HEARD of him!
If Sam gets in touch with Galatasaray's "Turkisk Alex Ferguson" ... we'll let you know.