Besiktas striker Wout Weghorst has reportedly missed training today amid speculation surrounding a potential transfer to Manchester United. The Dutch striker is being linked with a move away from the Turkish side and is thought to be keen to join the Premier League giants.
And according to Turkish journalist Gökmen Özcan, Weghorst declined to participate in Besiktas’ main training session today, instead opting to do recovery work in the gym due to an unspecified injury complaint.
It still needs to be determined whether this injury is genuine or a tactic to delay a transfer away from the club, with United reportedly keen to secure the services of the prolific forward. It remains to be seen whether a deal can be reached between the two clubs, with the transfer window set to close in just a few days.
However, Weghorst appears keen to join Manchester United and is doing all he can to push the move through. Weghorst’s absence from training could be an indication of his desire to make a move to the Premier League. It remains to be seen if United can sign the deal before the transfer window closes or if Besiktas can convince their star striker to remain in Turkey.