According to a claim in the Turkish media, Cardiff City have tabled a bid for Besktias captain Oguzhan Ozyakup.
The Turkey international is out of contract next summer, and he’s also been linked with a move to Everton in recent weeks.
Hurriyet have reported Cardiff City have offered Besiktas €7m for Ozyakup, but the player isn’t too keen on the move. The former Arsenal player has held a desire to return to English football after his brief spell at the Emirates.
However, the Besiktas midfielder would prefer a move to the Premier League, and subsequently isn’t interested in a move to the Championship with Cardiff City.
These claims come after reports this week Besiktas are interested in signing Cardiff City midfielder Aron Gunnarsson if Ozyakup doesn’t extend his contract.
Last month we covered reports from Turkey that Everton were lining up a €13m bid for Ozyakup in the January transfer window.
At the time it was reported Everton were hoping to commence talks with the Turkish champions, but a move to Goodison Park has gone quiet in recent weeks.
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