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Manchester United Transfer News: Latest on Oguzhan Ozyakup Rumours, More
- Updated: August 5, 2016
Besiktas reportedly have no interest in selling young starlet Oguzhan Ozyakup, who is being tracked by both Manchester United and Arsenal. On the other hand, teenager Joshua Bohui has been included in the Red Devils’ Otten Cup squad, indicating his transfer is now complete.
As reported by Jonathan Green of the Daily Star, former Arsenal man Ozyakup has been linked with a move away from Besiktas throughout summer, and Lig TV previously said the Red Devils are contemplating a £20 million offer.
The Gunners are also keeping an eye on the situation, but per Turkish Football (h/t Green), sources close to the club say Besiktas are desperate to keep hold of the youngster. Previous reports said the Turks would only sell the 23-year-old to one of Europe’s top clubs.
Besiktas have already lost Mario Gomez and Gokhan Tore during the summer and don’t want to lose yet another key contributor of last year’s title run. Per WhoScored.com, Ozyakup played a pivotal role during the 2015-16 campaign:
Oguzhan Ozyakup: Only Nani (71) played more key passes than Ozyakup (68) in the Super Lig last season
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) July 28, 2016
Ozyakup mainly played as an attacking midfielder during his time in north London, but Besiktas have used him more as a deep-lying playmaker, and the change has worked wonders. He now gets to display …
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