Arthur Masuaku is in talks to sign for Turkish side Besiktas on a permanent deal.
That’s according to recent reports, which claim the Lille-born full-back is wanted by Besiktas for longer than a season.
After joining the Turkish giants last summer on a season-long loan, Masuaku, 29, wasted no time in becoming a regular in Senol Gunes’ starting lineup – featuring in 20 league matches already.
Set to trigger their option to sign him permanently, which is understood to be around £2m, Besiktas and West Ham, who are both believed to be keen to wrap a deal up, are negotiating a lower fee.
Whether or not the Turkish side can lower the Hammers’ £2m buy-clause remains to be seen, but with the Congo international certain to leave London, it seems only a matter of time before he becomes a permanent figure at Besiktas.