Man Utd send scouts to watch former Arsenal youth now worth £20m

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Besiktas star Oguzhan Ozyakup got his league campaign off to a fabulous start playing a key role in his sides 4-0 win over Alanyaspor at the Vodafone Arena.

Manchester United sent scouts to keep tabs on Ozyakup according a source close to the club told Emre Sarigul.

The Red Devils have been keeping tabs on Ozyakup for the past season and the scouts were bound to have been impressed by the display he put on against the newly promoted side.

Ozyakup impressed his scouts with a man of the match performance, scoring the opening goal.

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United are reported to be keeping close tabs on Ozyakup according to the Daily Star and ready to pay £20 million for the Besiktas star.

Ozyakup player a key role in the Black Eagles winning the league last season but will receive his first test in the Champions League this season.

The former Arsenal youngster does have another two-years remaining on his current deal and despite being keen on a return to the Premier League he did underlined that he wants to see out another 12 months at Besiktas first.

“I have never made any secret of wanting to play in England or Europe but I am focused on the Champions League right now and defending the league title,” Ozyakup was quoted as saying.

Follow Emre Sarigul @Turkish_Futbol

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