Last month we covered reports of Besiktas’ interest in West Ham United forward Jonathan Calleri, and these rumours are gathering pace in the Turkish media.
Fanatik claim Besiktas are now very close to signing the Argentine on loan for the remainder of the season, and putting an end to his West Ham nightmare.
Calleri has been unable to make an impact at West Ham and the former Boca Juniors attacker is expected to leave the club after a disastrous six months in England.
Fanatik report Besiktas have made an agreement with Calleri’s holding club Deportivo Maldonado for €4m and now 23-year old is close to joining the Turkish club.
Kara Kartal have become frustrated with Antalyaspor’s unrealistic demands for Samuel Eto’o and therefore have recently been exploring other possibilities.
Besiktas boss Senol Gunes wants a striker to support Cenk Tosun and Vincent Aboubakar, with Calleri being his first choice.
Calleri has failed to adapt in England since his arrival in the summer transfer window, and he’s only played 6 Premier League games for Slaven Bilic’s side, scoring no goals.
