Ole Gunnar Solskjær continues to search for players with Premier League experience to strengthen his Besiktas squad in Turkiye, with Jadon Sancho emerging as the latest target. The English winger has been told by Manchester United that he can leave the club, and he spent the previous season on loan at Chelsea, where he contributed to their Europa Conference League success.
Sancho performed well during his loan spell, but a permanent move to Chelsea could not materialise as he was unwilling to accept a pay cut. This forced the Blues to pay a fine in order to break the loan agreement with Manchester United.
Interest from Europe
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The winger has also been linked with a move to AS Roma, and the Italian side were reportedly prepared to offer a deal that would have satisfied Manchester United. However, Sancho chose to turn down the opportunity, citing that the salary being offered was insufficient for his expectations. Despite this, Solskjær remains hopeful that he can add the player to his Besiktas squad in the coming weeks before the transfer window closes, and has continued to wait for a response from the winger.
Timing and opportunity
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A report on [Nettavisen](https://www.nettavisen.no/sport/overgangsrykter) claims that Sancho will not consider a move to Turkiye at this stage of the transfer window. This does not necessarily hinder Besiktas’ plans, as the Turkish transfer window remains open for longer than those in the top European leagues. This timing could provide the club with a strategic advantage, allowing them to revisit the potential signing once Sancho reassesses his options and the European windows have closed.
Securing a player of Sancho’s quality would provide Besiktas with a proven Premier League performer capable of making an immediate impact. Solskjær’s focus on experienced players underlines his ambition to improve the squad, and adding a player with international exposure and top-level competition experience would be a significant boost to the Turkish side.
The situation remains fluid, with both the club and the player yet to reach a definitive decision.