Last week, Ciro Immobile finally showed off. The former Serie A star has had a tough season in Istanbul. The Italian has scored, but not in line with expectations. When Solskjaer entered the scene, Turkish media criticized Immobilie for not coping with the high pace and pressure Solskjaer demanded of his players. In the last league game, the Italian scored a hat-trick, but it comes too late. Now he will be replaced by Xabi Alonso’s top scorer.
According to Fanatik, Solskjaer and Besiktas have big plans for striker signing, what the media describes as “a crazy transition”. Galatasaray have led the way with their totally surprising striker in the loan of Victor Osimhen. A prestige signing for the entire Turkish league.
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Now it’s Besiktas’ turn. The Turkish media reports Besiktas are going for Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick.
The 29-year-old has scored 19 Bundesliga goals this season, totalling 25 goals in 42 games. The Czech international has a contract expiry in 2027 with a market value of €27 million. According to the Turkish media, the Besiktas president is working on signing Schick on loan from Bayer Leverkusen with an option to buy.
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Schick is a perfect fit for Solskjaer’s football, the Czech is an eminent head player and clears space in the opposing field with his physicality, strength and finishing. It is part of the story that Manchester Untied have also contacted Schick’s representatives about a potential transfer, reports German Sky Sports.
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