There will be no January return to Besiktas for West Ham United winger Gokhan Tore according to Fanatik. The 24-year old has been ruled out for the season following surgery on his knee in Germany last week.
There were previously claims in the Turkish press that Besiktas are interested in taking Tore back from West Ham early, but these talks have ground to halt after the winger’s season-ending injury.
Slaven Bilic worked well with Tore at Besiktas and there was hope that could continue at West Ham, but it simply hasn’t worked out.
We reported earlier this week that Tore’s injury might be worse than expected, even a threat to his career, but Tore’s personal doctor Ertuğrul Karanlık has confirmed there’s nothing to fear.
”Gokhan will be fine to play again… We decided not to take any risks. I’m sure he’ll be back stronger. This is a good choice for him (to undergo surgery). He’ll have his rehab until the end of the season and after that we’ll see a stronger Tore.”
Fanatik also reveal West Ham are not going to activate the clause in Tore’s contract, which is thought to be around €10 million. Tore is now set to carry out his rehabilitation at West Ham and return to Besiktas after the end of the season.
Tore will be unable to prove himself in England, and that will come as a big disappointment for the Turkish international. Previously at Chelsea, Tore was keen to sign for West Ham and have another go at English football.
Hit with the curse of West Ham’s last summer transfer window, the winger has been unable to do that.
