Besiktas have denied Wout Weghorst is on the verge of sealing a deal to sign with Manchester United.
Weghorst is on loan with Besiktas from Burnley, however there is no break clause, so the Turkish side must agree to any deal, BBC Sport reports.
United would like to get a deal done, but Besiktas do not plan on making it easy.
They at least would like to be compensated financially, and right now, they have made clear no agreement is imminent.
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Besiktas react to Weghorst reports
A report from The Star claimed there is imminent activity surrounding the forward, writing: “The Holland striker will jet into Manchester this week to undergo a medical ahead of joining United on-loan until the end of the season.”
However, a statement released by Besiktas statement via The Athletic disputes this.
The statement read: “The news that the player in question will leave the team on Tuesday is completely untrue. The initiative regarding Wout Weghorst belongs entirely to Beşiktaş Gymnastics Club.
“We also state that if there is a development on this issue, our esteemed community and the public will be informed.”
While Weghorst may well be preparing to fly to Manchester, this would just be pre-emptive, with no decision reached.
Manchester United must get a deal for Weghorst over the line by 12pm on Friday in order for the striker to play in the Manchester derby against City on Saturday.
Weghorst has scored eight goals and provided four assists for Besiktas this season in 16 games, and also scored two goals at the World Cup.
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