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Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote attracting interest from Olympiakos, Anzhi Makhachkala and Burnley

Daily Mail | August 31, 2016

Related Topics: Midfielder, FC Anzhi Makhachkala, Burnley F.C., Olympiacos F.C.

Cheick Tiote’s attempt to escape Newcastle could see him head east.

The 30-year-old was set for a £1.6m move to Galatasaray and was even mobbed at Istanbul Airport - only to see his move collapse.

While Greek champions Olympiakos are said to be interested in Tiote, Sportsmail understands Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala are keen on signing the midfielder, who has not played in the Championship this season, for a fee of around £1.8m.

Cheick Tiote is attracting interest from Olmypiakos, Anzhiu00a0Makhachkala and Burnley
Cheick Tiote is attracting interest from Olmypiakos, Anzhi Makhachkala and Burnley
Tiote seemed set to move to Galatasary but the Turkish club claimed that he failed a medical
Tiote seemed set to move to Galatasary but the Turkish club claimed that he failed a medical

Tiote’s camp were said to be disappointed with claims from Galatasaray that their man failed a medical.

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