Benfica midfielder nicknamed Yaya Talisca due to similarities in his style of play and physique with Yaya Toure is set to join
Besiktas on a loan deal according to club president Fikret Orman.
Not exact matches
Last summer the ex-Chelsea striker Demba Ba was
on the verge of joining Arsenal
on loan before Jose Mourinho put a block
on the
deal, but now he has moved to the Turkish side
Besiktas who just happen to be playing the Gunners for the first time ever in Europe.
Besiktas wanted Kolarov
on loan but City told the Turkish giants that they would only consider a permanent
deal for a transfer fee that matched their valuation.
West Ham signed the 24 - year - old Turkish international
on a season - long
loan deal from
Besiktas earlier today, as reported by BBC Sport, and he will provide an abundance of technique and pace.