Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tells Besiktas to sign Manchester United star before transfer deadline
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tells Besiktas to sign Manchester United star before transfer deadline
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has instructed Besiktas to sign a Manchester United player before the January transfer window closes. Solskjaer was appointed as the new head coach of Besiktas last week, the six-time Premier League winner signing an 18-month contract with the Turkish Super Lig club.
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By joining Besiktas, Solskjaer returned to management for the first time since being sacked by Manchester United in 2021. The 51-year-old oversaw an impressive 4-1 win over La Liga side Athletic Bilbao in his first game in charge of Besiktas, who are currently sixth in the Turkish top-flight.
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Solskjaer is keen to bolster his squad before the January transfer window slams shut next week and wants to bring Manchester United midfielder Casemiro to the club, according to AS. Casemiro, 32, has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford after falling out of favour under new United boss Ruben Amorim.
The Brazilian won five Champions Leagues during his hugely successful spell at Real Madrid but has largely struggled since his £70m move to United in 2022. Casemiro has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia but could now join Manchester United legend Solskjaer in Turkey.
He has struggled for game-time since Amorim arrived at Old Trafford in November and the ex-Sporting Lisbon boss recently discussed his lack of minutes for the team. ‘I have to choose the player with characteristics that I see the game. So it’s just that,’ he said.
