According to a claim in the Turkish media, Besiktas manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær wants to sign Southampton forward Paul Onuachu.
The Nigerian international was linked with a move to the Black Eagles during the summer transfer window, following his successful loan spell with Trabzonspor last season.
Fanatik today report on the latest developments regarding the future of the Southampton player, as he continues to be linked with a transfer to the Super Lig.
It’s claimed Solskjær has made it his priority to bolster his attacking options in this transfer window and wants to bring in the 30-year-old.
With uncertainty over the future of Ciro Immobile, the Norwegian may have to bring in a No.9 before next month’s transfer deadline.
There were also recent reports Besiktas’ new president Serdal Adalı is working on a deal for the Saints attacker, along with other club officials.
He’s made 12 appearances for Southampton this season, but has rarely started games. Onuachu is contracted to the Premier League side until June 2026.
Given how Super Lig clubs all seem to want Onuachu, perhaps Ole Gunnar Solskjær was told he’s keen rather than coming up with the idea himself.