Besiktas bid for Newcastle defender Lascelles

Turkish side Besiktas have made their intentions regarding a Premier League defender very clear.

SportsDigitale journalist, Yaz Sabuncuolu, has stated that an official bid has gone in for Newcastle United defender Jamaal Lascelles.

The club captain is not a first choice player under manager Eddie Howe, as he is often on the bench when every center back is fit.

Besiktas have been linked to Lascelles in the past, as they attempted to sign him in the summer.

Whether the bid will be accepted by Newcastle is unclear, but selling Lascelles may help the club's FFP situation.

Whether the player is ready to leave, when he has played more often this season, is uncertain.