Could Youssoufa Moukoko Be Headed to Turkey?
Turkish giants Besiktas are reportedly interested in signing Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko on loan for the remainder of the season.
According to Turkish sports news portal Ajansspor, Besiktas has already made contact with the 20-year-old’s agent. The club is hoping to bolster thier attacking options in the winter transfer window, with new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær looking to build a competitive squad.
However, the move for Moukoko is complex by the fact that he is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Nice until the end of the season. The young German striker has struggled to find his footing in France,making only ten appearances with two goals and one assist. He has also only started twice for Nice this season.
For a transfer to Besiktas to happen, Nice would need to agree to an early termination of Moukoko’s loan spell.
Besiktas are also reportedly interested in Wolfsburg striker Jonas Wind, but no concrete offers have been made. The club is looking to provide support for their top scorer, Ciro Immobile, who has netted 14 goals this season.
Could Youssoufa Moukoko Be Headed to Turkey? An Expert Weighs In
Time.news Editor: The rumor mill is churning about Youssoufa Moukoko perhaps leaving Nice in the January transfer window for a move to Besiktas.Can you shed some light on the situation and what’s driving this potential transfer?
Transfer Expert: it’s definitely an interesting story unfolding.The intrigue stems from a few factors.First, Besiktas, under their new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær, are keen on bolstering their attack.They’ve reportedly identified Moukoko as a potential target, reaching out to his agent directly according to turkish outlet Ajansspor [[1]]. They need to provide more firepower for their top scorer ciro Immobile.
Time.news Editor: So, Besiktas seems eager to secure Moukoko. What’s holding back this transfer?
Transfer Expert: His current loan situation at Nice is the biggest hurdle. Moukoko is contracted with them until the end of the season, and a move to Besiktas would require Nice to agree to an early termination of his loan spell. This adds a layer of complexity as Nice may not be keen on releasing him midway through the season.
Time.news Editor: Right, that’s a tricky situation. Is there any indication whether Nice would be open to terminating the loan?
Transfer Expert: It’s tough to say definitively. Moukoko hasn’t quite hit the ground running in France, making just ten appearances and scoring only two goals [[2]].It’s possible they might see this as an opportunity to recoup some funds or simply part ways.
Time.news Editor: Besiktas seems focused on strengthening their attack. Are there any other players they might be looking at?
Transfer Expert: They’ve also indicated interest in Jonas Wind from Wolfsburg [[3]], but no concrete offers have been made yet. The club wants to ensure that Immobile has adequate support, and adding another striker would definitely bolster their chances of a accomplished season.