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After coming sixth in the Super Lig last season, Turkish side Besiktas are keen to sign some serious fire power this summer ahead o their next campaign in the Turkish and Europa leagues.
Whilst the club crashed out of the UEFA Conference League in the group stages, they managed to hold firm in the domestic cup, winning the Turkiye Kupasi with a 3-2 result against Trabzonspor in the final.
With a strong set of performances in domestic competitions, manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst is most likely looking to strengthen the squad for their European campaigns.
Earlier this week, it was announced that Besiktas have ‘made a move’ to sign United winger Antony, with the Premier League club looking to offload the star this summer.
Now, the Turkish side have announced their next steps in the pursuit of the Brazilian international.
Besiktas confirm their intentions with Antony
Whilst the club have been linked with the 24-year-old, Turkish publication Turkish-Football have recently reported the intentions from the Besiktas board.
The publication reported: “Manchester United winger Antony will not be joining Turkish side Besiktas this summer, despite speculation linking the Brazilian with a move away from Old Trafford.”
It continued: “The Besiktas board have vetoed a move for the winger, sources have told Turkish-Football. The winger was linked with Besiktas and intermediaries had approached the club regarding a potential move but the board have made it clear they are not interested.
“A loan transfer had been rumoured as being on the cards but the Black Eagles will not be entering any formal negotiations.”
This statement is very clear cut, stepping away from the winger this summer.
Unfortunately for United, Antony picked up an injury in their second USA tour game against Real Betis, with the full extent of the injury yet to be confirmed. This could mean that whilst the club may not be able to sell the star with no other known suitors, they also may not be able to include him in the squad as their injury list mounts up once more.
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