Source: Daily_Mail
Turkey playmaker Yildiray Basturk lining up loan deal with Blackburn
Stuttgart's Turkey international Yildiray Basturk is flying in for talks with Blackburn on Tuesday.[LNB]Sportsmail revealed Rovers' interest last week and the attacking midfielder will discuss a loan transfer until the end of the season with a pay as you play deal.[LNB] Turkish delight: Yildiray Basturk could be on his way to Ewood Park[LNB]Basturk is believed to have taken advice from former Blackburn star Tugay and the club will be hoping the 31-year-old has a similar impact to his compatriot.[LNB]Rovers are still in for another striker with Eidur Gudjohnsen and James Beattie among their targets.[LNB]However, Stoke's pursuit of Roma striker Stefano Okaka on loan could allow Fulham to sneak ahead for Beattie. Okaka, 20, was close to clinching a loan deal to Fulham earlier this month but the move collapsed as he is not fully fit. [LNB]Stoke manager Tony Pulis though can wait for Okaka to recover. Pulis is close to finalising a deal for David James too.[LNB] West Ham set to seal double swoop for Benni McCarthy and BenjaniReading snap up out-of-favour Blackburn defender Zurab Khizanishvili on loanBLACKBURN ROVERS FC
