Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s goal for the first half of his season as Besiktas coach was 3rd place in the Süper Lig and Europa League ticket. It didn’t quite hold up. The goal for the next two seasons is to lead Besiktas back to the title fight – and the title. When we see how the biggest rivals Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are working to strengthen the squad, we understand that this will be a very demanding task for the “Eagle of the North” Solskjaer.
The Besiktas president has promised a big signing at the top, but it is no secret that the club has struggled financially and has little room for manoeuvre when several positions on the pitch need to be strengthened to be a real title contender. Especially when we see the reigning champions Galatasaray without blinking sign a player like Leroy Sané, offering the German international up to 15 million euros in annual salary. Everyone saw what a difference Victor Osimhen on loan made in the Turkish league, now the German 29-year-old will take over.
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Galatasaray doesn’t stop there. According to Sky Sports, the Istanbul club has sent an offer to one of the world’s best goalkeepers. For Solskjaer and Besiktas, the Brazilian has thankfully turned it down.
It’s about Alisson. With Giorgi Mamardashvili on his way to Liverpool on course to take over the first-choice position at Anfield, there have been signals that Alisson could find the timing right to end his highly successful stay at the Reds. According to Sky Sports, this has prompted Galatasaray to send an offer to the 32-year-old to take next season in the Gala shirt.
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For Solskjaer and Besiktas, this would have been a “killer”, but according to the English media, Alisson politely declined.
