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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is concerned with former Manchester United attacking midfielder Tom Lawrence, as per experiences.
Solskjaer has agreed to return to the touchline after a break of greater than three years. The Norwegian, who was sacked as United’s supervisor in 2021, has been named the brand new boss at Besiktas.
The Istanbul primarily based outfit have had a troublesome season, as they discover themselves fifth within the Tremendous Lig, a staggering 20 factors behind league leaders Galatasaray.
Solskjaer has seemingly already began exploring the switch market to show the fortunes of the Black Eagles round, and he has reportedly set his sights on a well-known determine.
In line with Fabrizio Romano, Besiktas are “displaying preliminary curiosity” in Rangers star Lawrence.
The 31-year-old has made 15 appearances for the Scottish giants this season, managing 5 objectives and two assists throughout all competitions.
⚪️⚫️🦅 Besiktas are displaying preliminary curiosity in Tom Lawrence at Glasgow Rangers.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær coached him at Man United and now he has 6 months left on his deal, out there free of charge in January. pic.twitter.com/o3wFvZrdzl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 18, 2025
He has performed as a second striker in addition to an attacking midfielder on the membership. Accordingly, he may problem each Joao Mario and Ciro Motionless in Istanbul.
The Welshman’s present deal at Ibrox Stadium is because of expire on the finish of the season however the Italian journalist says he’s out there free of charge in January itself.
Lawrence graduated from United’s academy and left the membership in 2014. Throughout his time on the academy, he was additionally coached by Solskjaer, who led the reserves facet from 2008 to 2011.
Solskjaer is about to return throughout many figures with United connections in Turkey. Besiktas’s rivals Fenerbahce are led by ex-United boss Jose Mourinho and their midfield options Fred, who was one among Solskjaer’s most dependable gamers throughout his time at Previous Trafford.
Additional, in November, The Peoples Particular person relayed a report claiming Besiktas are concerned with signing Antony.
It is going to be attention-grabbing to see how Solskjaer’s presence on the membership would affect their curiosity in struggling United stars.
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