Manchester United’s current season hasn’t gone according to plan. With midfielders like Marouane Fellaini, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Wayne Rooney not being able to make a solid impression throughout the season, current club manager Jose Mourinho has been looking for immediate reinforcements. Signing the French superstar Paul Pogba from the Italian Serie A club Juventus for a world record transfer fee has also not worked in favour of the Red Devils.
With a number of options in the radar, the Portuguese mastermind has his eyes on the Turkish midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup. The youngster currently plays for the Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas and has made a name for himself as an intelligent midfielder in the European circuit. His playing style and match reading have caught the eyes of many a clubs from all over Europe including Manchester United.
Ozyakup has an experience of playing in the Premier League with the North London club Arsenal previously. The 24-year-old was a part of the club for a significant amount of time. However, the lack of outings led the Turkish youngster to consider a move back to his homeland and join his current club Besiktas.
Oguzhan Ozyakup has been an influential figure for the Turkish club. With his dribbling and passing, he has laid off valuable assists for his teammates to score goals. He himself has also scored 4 goals in his 43 appearances for Besiktas this season.
The 24-year-old, along with very strong passing and dribbling qualities, also has the ability to float in dangerous crosses into the attacking third for his teammates to score goals. His through balls are right on point most of the time. The youngster has the ability to score from both set piece situations and open play.
Reportedly, the Turkish midfielder has been linked with moves to Manchester United’s close rivals Tottenham Hotspurs as well. The North London club is looking to bid £12 million to bag Ozyakup as per reports. However, the Turkish club has valued their prized possession at £17 million. They have already rejected a bid from Italian Serie A club Roma for £10 million, which they did last summer.
Rumours are catching the wind that Manchester United might part ways with their inspirational captain Wayne Rooney in the coming season, with the veteran eyeing a move away from the Premier League. Ozyakup is looked upon by the Red Devils coach Jose Mourinho as a potential replacement for Rooney, given that his current club lets go of him in the next season.
