Newcastle send scouts to keep tabs on Champions League star who has chance to make history for Besiktas
Besiktas will make history if they avoid defeat against Porto in the Champions League Group G at the Vodafone Park in Istanbul tonight.
The Black Eagles will qualify in first place with a draw against the Portuguese giants.
A source close to Besiktas revealed to Turkish-Football that Newcastle are among several clubs that have sent scouts to the game to keep tabs on Tosun.
The Turkish international striker has been closely linked with a move to the Premier League this season.
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The 26-year-old has four goals and one assist in four Champions League games this season.
Only Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo have been directly involved in more goals this campaign (6).
In total Tosun has 10 goals in 15 games this season and has played a key role in Besiktas lifting the league title for the past two seasons.
Besiktas vs Porto Confirmed Lineups
Stadium: Vodafone Park
Referee: Mateu Lahoz
Kick-Off: 20:00 Local Time
Besiktas Confirmed Lineups: Fabri, Gökhan, Adriano, Pepe, Tosic, Quaresma, Babel, Atiba, Tolgay, Talisca, Cenk
Manager: Şenol Güneş
Porto Confirmed Lineups: Jose Sa, Pereira, Felipe, Marcano, Torres, Danilo, Herrera, Corona, Andre, Brahimi, Aboubakar.
Manager: Sergio Conceiçao
