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Former Manchester United manager and striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now keen on drafting talent from his former club.
Besiktas are currently in seventh in the Turkish Super Lig, only seven points behind fourth place Eyupspor.
The top four clubs in the Super Lig get the chance to qualify for European next season, making it a vital goal for Solskjaer.
Unfortunately for the club, Solskjaer’s men have been knocked out of the Europa League this year, finishing 28th overall, only a point below the Fenerbahce who were the cut off team in 24th place.
Now, to fight their way up the table, Solskjaer is looking at bringing in reinforcements in the midfield, looking to his old club.
Despite the European transfer window closing, Turkey’s window is still open until Tuesday 11th February, meaning that European clubs can still sell to Turkish sides.
As such, Besiktas are now looking to United’s forgotten veteran, Casemiro, who has slipped down the ranks to be an routinely unused substitute.
Ruben Amorim is looking for his men to bring intensity on the pitch, and the rise of Toby Collyer has seen Casemiro fall down the pecking order.
With The Red Devils facing financial hardship and failing to make any outright sales in the winter transfer window, United are keen to capitalise on this interest.
Now, Fotomac, via Turkish outlet A Spor, has reported that Casemiro is open to a move to Turkey, “keen” on joining Solskjaer at Besiktas.
If United can pull of the deal, not only will they generate much needed transfer funds, but they’ll free up capacity in the salary budget.
Casemiro is United’s highest earner on £350,000 per month, costing the club just over £18 million a year.
With the Brazilian now out of circulation, receiving less game time, it’s a cost that United will no doubt want to cut.
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